Rates by state / North Carolina / Tri-State Electric Member Corp
Cooperative · 1,581 residential customers
Tri-State Electric Member Corp electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 15.6¢ per kWh in 2025, 5% above the North Carolina average of 14.8¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
15.6¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$132/mo
At 847 kWh a month
1-year change
+6.0%
5 years: +20.6%
Average rate by year
202012.9¢
202113.2¢
202214.3¢
202314.3¢
202414.7¢
202515.6¢
Tri-State Electric Member Corp bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at Tri-State Electric Member Corp's 2025 average rate of 15.6¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | Tri-State Electric Member Corp | North Carolina average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $78 | $74 |
| 750 kWh (about average here) | $117 | $111 |
| 1,000 kWh | $156 | $148 |
| 1,500 kWh | $233 | $222 |
| 2,000 kWh | $311 | $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¢ |
Tri-State Electric Member Corp: common questions
- How much does Tri-State Electric Member Corp charge per kWh?
- Tri-State Electric Member Corp residential customers paid an average of 15.6¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average Tri-State Electric Member Corp electric bill?
- The average Tri-State Electric Member Corp household used 847 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $132 a month at the average rate.
- Is Tri-State Electric Member Corp cheaper than other utilities in North Carolina?
- Tri-State Electric Member Corp's average rate is 5% above the North Carolina average of 14.8¢. 42 of 54 utilities in North Carolina have a lower average rate.
- Did Tri-State Electric Member Corp raise rates?
- Tri-State Electric Member Corp's average residential rate changed +6.0% from 2024 to 2025 and +20.6% since 2020.
- Is my Tri-State Electric 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 Tri-State Electric Member Corp's average.
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Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.