Town of Fountain electricity rates
Municipal utility · North Carolina
Town of Fountain is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 297 homes in North Carolina. Its residential customers pay an average of 17.13¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 5% 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 Fountain bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $85.65 | $98.30 |
| 1,000 kWh | $171.30 | $173.30 |
| 1,500 kWh | $256.95 | $248.30 |
| 2,000 kWh | $342.60 | $323.30 |
*Residential Rate (effective 2014-07-01, $14.30/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 Fountain residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Rate | 2014-07-01 | $14.30 | 18.00¢ first 300 kWh, 15.00¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Town of Fountain rate history
2015–2025: +12% change in the average residential rate (14.55¢ → 16.26¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Town of Fountain 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 Fountain's counties, customers averaged 5 hr 3 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pitt | 303 | 30 | 23,397 | 2025-06-05 |
Town of Fountain service area
Town of Fountain serves Pitt County in North Carolina and 2 ZIP codes.
Pitt
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Town of Fountain at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $683,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 4,200 MWh |
| Balancing authority | CPLE |
| EIA utility ID | 6613 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Town of Fountain's electricity rate?
Town of Fountain residential customers pay an average of 17.13¢ 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 16% above the North Carolina average of 14.77¢ and 5% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Town of Fountain electric bill?
About $202 a month. The average Town of Fountain home uses 1,178 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $171.
How many customers does Town of Fountain have?
Town of Fountain serves 297 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 Fountain before making decisions.