Town of Benson electricity rates
Municipal utility · North Carolina
Town of Benson is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 2,245 homes in North Carolina. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.48¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 14% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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Town of Benson bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $77.40 | $77.48 |
| 1,000 kWh | $154.80 | $138.58 |
| 1,500 kWh | $232.20 | $199.68 |
| 2,000 kWh | $309.60 | $260.78 |
*Residential (effective nan, $6.94/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
Town of Benson residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | nan | $6.94 | 14.58¢ first 400 kWh, 12.22¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Town of Benson rate history
2015–2025: +16% change in the average residential rate (12.64¢ → 14.69¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Town of Benson | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 472 | 195 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 3.26 | 1.38 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 25 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 110 | 139 | 121 |
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across Town of Benson's counties, customers averaged 19 hr 38 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnston | 1,178 | 155 | 3,387 | 2025-09-19 |
Town of Benson service area
Town of Benson serves Johnston County in North Carolina.
Johnston
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Town of Benson at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $6,091,300 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 41,454 MWh |
| Balancing authority | CPLE |
| EIA utility ID | 1571 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Town of Benson's electricity rate?
Town of Benson residential customers pay an average of 15.48¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 5% above the North Carolina average of 14.77¢ and 14% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Town of Benson electric bill?
About $238 a month. The average Town of Benson home uses 1,539 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $155.
How many customers does Town of Benson have?
Town of Benson serves 2,245 residential customers in North Carolina, across 1 county.
How reliable is Town of Benson?
In 2019, the average Town of Benson customer was without power for 7 hr 52 min (SAIDI) over 3.26 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 110 min. The North Carolina average was 3 hr 15 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with Town of Benson before making decisions.