City of New Bern - (NC) Rates: Average Bill & Price per kWh

Residential rates for City of New Bern - (NC) and how they compare to the North Carolina average — 2024 EIA-861 annual data.

Data through 2024 EIA-861, verified Oct 11, 2026

Residential customers of City of New Bern - (NC) average $129.18/month at 12.65¢/kWh — below the North Carolina average of $165.83.

Avg bill (2024)$129.18/moannual average Rate12.65¢/kWh Res. customers21,226 Bill rank#34 in NCof tracked utilities

Where City of New Bern - (NC) rates are heading

Annual residential figures from Form EIA-861, 2019–2024.

City of New Bern - (NC) price per kWh (annual) ▲ 25.9% over 2019–2024
City of New Bern - (NC) price per kWh (annual) 10.0¢ 11.3¢ 12.6¢ 12.6¢ 2019 2024
YearRateAvg billRes. customers
2019 10.05¢/kWh $105.90/mo 19,323
2020 12.04¢/kWh $122.38/mo 19,421
2021 12.06¢/kWh $128.93/mo 19,702
2022 12.2¢/kWh $124.70/mo 20,249
2023 12.21¢/kWh $119.41/mo 20,864
2024 12.65¢/kWh $129.18/mo 21,226

Rate context in North Carolina

Statewide residential price trend (12 months) — context for City of New Bern - (NC)'s 2024 annual figure.

North Carolina price per kWh (12 months) ▲ 10.2% over Jul 25–Jun 26
North Carolina price per kWh (12 months) 13.4¢ 14.8¢ 16.3¢ 14.7¢ Jul 25 Jun 26

City of New Bern - (NC) vs its state

Annual utility averages next to the latest statewide monthly figure — different windows, both labeled.

MeasureCity of New Bern - (NC)North Carolina (latest month)
Avg bill $129.18/mo $165.83/mo
Rate 12.65¢/kWh 14.74¢/kWh

Common questions

How much is the average electric bill with City of New Bern - (NC)?

City of New Bern - (NC) residential customers averaged $129.18 per month in 2024 (EIA-861 annual data) — about $1,550.16 per year.

What does City of New Bern - (NC) charge per kWh?

City of New Bern - (NC) averaged 12.65¢ per kWh for residential service in 2024 (annual revenue divided by sales, EIA-861). Actual rates depend on your plan and season.

How does City of New Bern - (NC) compare to the North Carolina average?

City of New Bern - (NC) bills average $129.18 — lower than the North Carolina average of $165.83 (latest EIA month).

How many customers does City of New Bern - (NC) serve?

City of New Bern - (NC) served 21,226 residential customers in 2024, per EIA-861 — one of the largest utilities we track in NC.

Data: Form EIA-861, 2024 annual residential figures for City of New Bern - (NC). Bill = residential revenue ÷ customers ÷ 12; rate = revenue ÷ sales. State context uses the latest EIA monthly data. See methodology.