Town of Hamilton electricity rates
Municipal utility · North Carolina
Town of Hamilton is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 245 homes in North Carolina. Its residential customers pay an average of 17.53¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 3% 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 Hamilton bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $87.65 | $66.83 |
| 1,000 kWh | $175.30 | $133.66 |
| 1,500 kWh | $262.95 | $200.49 |
| 2,000 kWh | $350.60 | $267.32 |
*Residential Rate (effective 2014-10-01), 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 Hamilton residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Rate | 2014-10-01 | — | 13.37¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Town of Hamilton rate history
2015–2025: +17% change in the average residential rate (14.24¢ → 16.64¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Town of Hamilton 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 Hamilton's counties, customers averaged 120 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin | 120 | 38 | 1,947 | 2025-12-29 |
Town of Hamilton service area
Town of Hamilton serves Martin County in North Carolina.
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Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Town of Hamilton at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $420,100 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 2,525 MWh |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 7996 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Town of Hamilton's electricity rate?
Town of Hamilton residential customers pay an average of 17.53¢ 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 19% above the North Carolina average of 14.77¢ and 3% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Town of Hamilton electric bill?
About $151 a month. The average Town of Hamilton home uses 859 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $175.
How many customers does Town of Hamilton have?
Town of Hamilton serves 245 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 Hamilton before making decisions.