Rates by state / North Carolina / City of New Bern - (NC)
Municipal · 21,545 residential customers
City of New Bern - (NC) electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 14.8¢ per kWh in 2025, 0% above the North Carolina average of 14.8¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
14.8¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$156/mo
At 1,054 kWh a month
1-year change
+16.7%
5 years: +22.6%
Average rate by year
202012.0¢
202112.1¢
202212.2¢
202312.2¢
202412.7¢
202514.8¢
City of New Bern - (NC) bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at City of New Bern - (NC)'s 2025 average rate of 14.8¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | City of New Bern - (NC) | North Carolina average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $74 | $74 |
| 750 kWh | $111 | $111 |
| 1,000 kWh (about average here) | $148 | $148 |
| 1,500 kWh | $221 | $222 |
| 2,000 kWh | $295 | $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 New Bern - (NC): common questions
- How much does City of New Bern - (NC) charge per kWh?
- City of New Bern - (NC) residential customers paid an average of 14.8¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average City of New Bern - (NC) electric bill?
- The average City of New Bern - (NC) household used 1,054 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $156 a month at the average rate.
- Is City of New Bern - (NC) cheaper than other utilities in North Carolina?
- City of New Bern - (NC)'s average rate is 0% above the North Carolina average of 14.8¢. 35 of 54 utilities in North Carolina have a lower average rate.
- Did City of New Bern - (NC) raise rates?
- City of New Bern - (NC)'s average residential rate changed +16.7% from 2024 to 2025 and +22.6% since 2020.
- Is my City of New Bern - (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 New Bern - (NC)'s average.
Got a City of New Bern - (NC) bill?
Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.