Rates by state / North Carolina / City of Kinston - (NC)
Municipal · 10,040 residential customers
City of Kinston - (NC) electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 13.0¢ per kWh in 2025, 12% below the North Carolina average of 14.8¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
13.0¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$143/mo
At 1,100 kWh a month
1-year change
-0.8%
5 years: -1.1%
Average rate by year
202013.1¢
202113.0¢
202213.1¢
202313.1¢
202413.1¢
202513.0¢
City of Kinston - (NC) bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at City of Kinston - (NC)'s 2025 average rate of 13.0¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | City of Kinston - (NC) | North Carolina average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $65 | $74 |
| 750 kWh | $97 | $111 |
| 1,000 kWh (about average here) | $130 | $148 |
| 1,500 kWh | $194 | $222 |
| 2,000 kWh | $259 | $295 |
Other utilities in North Carolina
| Utility | Customers | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | 1,961,108 | 13.4¢ |
| Duke Energy Progress - (NC) | 1,383,941 | 15.2¢ |
| EnergyUnited Elec Member Corp | 124,446 | 11.6¢ |
| Virginia Electric & Power Co | 109,057 | 12.7¢ |
| Brunswick Electric Member Corp | 108,087 | 13.3¢ |
| Union Electric Membership Corp - (NC) | 86,852 | 13.9¢ |
| Jones-Onslow Elec Member Corp | 81,070 | 13.4¢ |
| Fayetteville Public Works Commission | 75,618 | 12.1¢ |
City of Kinston - (NC): common questions
- How much does City of Kinston - (NC) charge per kWh?
- City of Kinston - (NC) residential customers paid an average of 13.0¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average City of Kinston - (NC) electric bill?
- The average City of Kinston - (NC) household used 1,100 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $143 a month at the average rate.
- Is City of Kinston - (NC) cheaper than other utilities in North Carolina?
- City of Kinston - (NC)'s average rate is 12% below the North Carolina average of 14.8¢. 18 of 54 utilities in North Carolina have a lower average rate.
- Did City of Kinston - (NC) raise rates?
- City of Kinston - (NC)'s average residential rate changed -0.8% from 2024 to 2025 and -1.1% since 2020.
- Is my City of Kinston - (NC) bill too high?
- Enter the kWh and amount from your bill in the free bill check on AverageElectricBill.com. It compares your use with similar North Carolina homes and your rate with City of Kinston - (NC)'s average.
Got a City of Kinston - (NC) bill?
Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.