Rates by state / North Carolina / French Broad Elec Member Corp
Cooperative · 36,049 residential customers
French Broad Elec Member Corp electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 16.2¢ per kWh in 2025, 10% above the North Carolina average of 14.8¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
16.2¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$131/mo
At 808 kWh a month
1-year change
+9.7%
5 years: +29.8%
Average rate by year
202012.5¢
202113.3¢
202213.8¢
202314.5¢
202414.8¢
202516.2¢
French Broad Elec Member Corp bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at French Broad Elec Member Corp's 2025 average rate of 16.2¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | French Broad Elec Member Corp | North Carolina average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $81 | $74 |
| 750 kWh (about average here) | $122 | $111 |
| 1,000 kWh | $162 | $148 |
| 1,500 kWh | $243 | $222 |
| 2,000 kWh | $324 | $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¢ |
French Broad Elec Member Corp: common questions
- How much does French Broad Elec Member Corp charge per kWh?
- French Broad Elec Member Corp residential customers paid an average of 16.2¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average French Broad Elec Member Corp electric bill?
- The average French Broad Elec Member Corp household used 808 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $131 a month at the average rate.
- Is French Broad Elec Member Corp cheaper than other utilities in North Carolina?
- French Broad Elec Member Corp's average rate is 10% above the North Carolina average of 14.8¢. 46 of 54 utilities in North Carolina have a lower average rate.
- Did French Broad Elec Member Corp raise rates?
- French Broad Elec Member Corp's average residential rate changed +9.7% from 2024 to 2025 and +29.8% since 2020.
- Is my French Broad Elec Member Corp 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 French Broad Elec Member Corp's average.
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Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.