Town of Black Creek electricity rates
Municipal utility · North Carolina
Town of Black Creek is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 864 homes in North Carolina. Its residential customers pay an average of 16.61¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 8% 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.
What things cost on Town of Black Creek's rate
Popular — tap to add, then add more to compare:
Add as many devices as you like to compare them side by side. Search again to add another, or use Duplicate to compare two settings.
Town of Black Creek bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $83.05 | $67.21 |
| 1,000 kWh | $166.10 | $125.70 |
| 1,500 kWh | $249.15 | $184.19 |
| 2,000 kWh | $332.20 | $242.69 |
*RS 1 Residential(with Renewable Portfolio Standards) (effective nan, $8.71/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 Black Creek residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| RS 1 Residential(with Renewable Portfolio Standards) | nan | $8.71 | 11.70¢ |
| RS2 Residential Out of Town | nan | $9.90 | 11.70¢ |
| RS2 Residential Out of Town(Renewable Portfolio Standards) | nan | $10.36 | 11.70¢ |
| RS 1 Residential | nan | $8.25 | 11.70¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Town of Black Creek rate history
2015–2025: +15% change in the average residential rate (13.69¢ → 15.77¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
Right now
Checking live outages…
Reliability history
Town of Black Creek doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
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 Black Creek's counties, customers averaged 88 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson | 88 | 29 | 2,080 | 2025-03-05 |
Town of Black Creek service area
Town of Black Creek serves Wilson County in North Carolina.
Wilson
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Town of Black Creek at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $2,046,200 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 12,978 MWh |
| Balancing authority | CPLE |
| EIA utility ID | 202 |
Other utilities in North Carolina
Frequently asked questions
What is Town of Black Creek's electricity rate?
Town of Black Creek residential customers pay an average of 16.61¢ 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 12% above the North Carolina average of 14.77¢ and 8% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Town of Black Creek electric bill?
About $208 a month. The average Town of Black Creek home uses 1,252 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $166.
How many customers does Town of Black Creek have?
Town of Black Creek serves 864 residential customers in North Carolina, across 1 county.
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 Black Creek before making decisions.