Rates by state / North Carolina / Mountain Electric Coop, Inc
Cooperative · 15,494 residential customers
Mountain Electric Coop, Inc electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 13.2¢ per kWh in 2025, 11% below the North Carolina average of 14.8¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
13.2¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$129/mo
At 980 kWh a month
1-year change
+5.3%
5 years: +23.7%
Average rate by year
202010.7¢
202110.9¢
202212.0¢
202312.1¢
202412.5¢
202513.2¢
Mountain Electric Coop, Inc bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at Mountain Electric Coop, Inc's 2025 average rate of 13.2¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | Mountain Electric Coop, Inc | North Carolina average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $66 | $74 |
| 750 kWh | $99 | $111 |
| 1,000 kWh (about average here) | $132 | $148 |
| 1,500 kWh | $198 | $222 |
| 2,000 kWh | $263 | $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¢ |
Mountain Electric Coop, Inc: common questions
- How much does Mountain Electric Coop, Inc charge per kWh?
- Mountain Electric Coop, Inc residential customers paid an average of 13.2¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average Mountain Electric Coop, Inc electric bill?
- The average Mountain Electric Coop, Inc household used 980 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $129 a month at the average rate.
- Is Mountain Electric Coop, Inc cheaper than other utilities in North Carolina?
- Mountain Electric Coop, Inc's average rate is 11% below the North Carolina average of 14.8¢. 22 of 54 utilities in North Carolina have a lower average rate.
- Did Mountain Electric Coop, Inc raise rates?
- Mountain Electric Coop, Inc's average residential rate changed +5.3% from 2024 to 2025 and +23.7% since 2020.
- Is my Mountain Electric Coop, Inc 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 Mountain Electric Coop, Inc's average.
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Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.