Tri-County Electric Member Corp (NC) electricity rates
Electric cooperative · North Carolina · SERC region
Tri-County Electric Member Corp (NC) is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 22,887 homes in North Carolina. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.00¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 22% 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.
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Tri-County Electric Member Corp (NC) bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $70.00 |
| 1,000 kWh | $140.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $210.00 |
| 2,000 kWh | $280.00 |
Tri-County Electric Member Corp (NC) residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate Schedule 2: Residential Servicetime-of-use | 2006-01-01 | $8.98 | 8.9¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Tri-County Electric Member Corp (NC) rate history
2015–2025: +20% change in the average residential rate (11.09¢ → 13.29¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Tri-County Electric Member Corp (NC) | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 89 | 195 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.65 | 1.38 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 17 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 89 | 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 Tri-County Electric Member Corp (NC)'s counties, customers averaged 6 hr 36 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnston | 1,178 | 155 | 3,387 | 2025-09-19 |
| Duplin | 937 | 84 | 4,442 | 2025-10-08 |
| Wayne | 464 | 90 | 6,851 | 2025-02-14 |
| Jones | 453 | 24 | 2,321 | 2025-05-07 |
| Sampson | 259 | 64 | 1,694 | 2025-04-07 |
| Lenoir | 165 | 35 | 1,640 | 2025-02-16 |
| Wilson | 88 | 29 | 2,080 | 2025-03-05 |
Tri-County Electric Member Corp (NC) service area
Tri-County Electric Member Corp (NC) serves 7 counties in North Carolina and 26 ZIP codes.
Duplin, Johnston, Jones, Lenoir, Sampson, Wayne, Wilson
Cities: Goldsboro, Kinston, Selma, Mount Olive, Elroy, Mar-Mac, Warsaw, La Grange, Brogden, Four Oaks, Richlands, Snow Hill, Kenly, Beulaville, Princeton, Fremont, Lucama
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 22,887 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 150 |
Tri-County Electric Member Corp (NC) at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 13.67¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 9.25¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $71,257,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 570,491 MWh |
| Peak demand | 131 MW summer · 157 MW winter |
| Line losses | 4.8% |
| Balancing authority | CPLE |
| EIA utility ID | 18957 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Tri-County Electric Member Corp (NC)'s electricity rate?
Tri-County Electric Member Corp (NC) residential customers pay an average of 14.00¢ 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% below the North Carolina average of 14.77¢ and 22% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Tri-County Electric Member Corp (NC) electric bill?
About $182 a month. The average Tri-County Electric Member Corp (NC) home uses 1,297 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $140.
How many customers does Tri-County Electric Member Corp (NC) have?
Tri-County Electric Member Corp (NC) serves 22,887 residential customers and 27,419 customers in total in North Carolina, across 7 counties.
How reliable is Tri-County Electric Member Corp (NC)?
In 2025, the average Tri-County Electric Member Corp (NC) customer was without power for 89 min (SAIDI) over 0.65 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 89 min. The North Carolina average was 3 hr 15 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Tri-County Electric Member Corp (NC) offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Rate Schedule 2: Residential Service. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Tri-County Electric Member Corp (NC) offer net metering for solar?
Tri-County Electric Member Corp (NC) had 150 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 1.1 MW of capacity. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
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 Tri-County Electric Member Corp (NC) before making decisions.