Rates by state / North Carolina / New River Light & Power Co
State · 7,318 residential customers
New River Light & Power Co electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 12.1¢ per kWh in 2025, 18% below the North Carolina average of 14.8¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
12.1¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$89/mo
At 735 kWh a month
1-year change
-3.1%
5 years: +10.2%
Average rate by year
202010.9¢
20219.5¢
202213.8¢
202310.4¢
202412.4¢
202512.1¢
New River Light & Power Co bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at New River Light & Power Co's 2025 average rate of 12.1¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | New River Light & Power Co | North Carolina average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $60 | $74 |
| 750 kWh (about average here) | $90 | $111 |
| 1,000 kWh | $121 | $148 |
| 1,500 kWh | $181 | $222 |
| 2,000 kWh | $241 | $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¢ |
New River Light & Power Co: common questions
- How much does New River Light & Power Co charge per kWh?
- New River Light & Power Co residential customers paid an average of 12.1¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average New River Light & Power Co electric bill?
- The average New River Light & Power Co household used 735 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $89 a month at the average rate.
- Is New River Light & Power Co cheaper than other utilities in North Carolina?
- New River Light & Power Co's average rate is 18% below the North Carolina average of 14.8¢. 9 of 54 utilities in North Carolina have a lower average rate.
- Did New River Light & Power Co raise rates?
- New River Light & Power Co's average residential rate changed -3.1% from 2024 to 2025 and +10.2% since 2020.
- Is my New River Light & Power Co 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 New River Light & Power Co's average.
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Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.