Mountain Electric Coop, Inc Rates: Average Bill & Price per kWh

Residential rates for Mountain Electric Coop, Inc 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 Mountain Electric Coop, Inc average $115.40/month at 12.51¢/kWh — below the North Carolina average of $165.83.

Avg bill (2024)$115.40/moannual average Rate12.51¢/kWh Res. customers15,491 Bill rank#45 in NCof tracked utilities

Where Mountain Electric Coop, Inc rates are heading

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

Mountain Electric Coop, Inc price per kWh (annual) ▲ 14.5% over 2019–2024
Mountain Electric Coop, Inc price per kWh (annual) 10.6¢ 11.6¢ 12.5¢ 12.5¢ 2019 2024
YearRateAvg billRes. customers
2019 10.92¢/kWh $97.72/mo 15,276
2020 10.65¢/kWh $98.87/mo 15,417
2021 10.9¢/kWh $105.31/mo 15,500
2022 12.02¢/kWh $113.50/mo 15,525
2023 12.12¢/kWh $113.22/mo 15,535
2024 12.51¢/kWh $115.40/mo 15,491

Rate context in North Carolina

Statewide residential price trend (12 months) — context for Mountain Electric Coop, Inc'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

Mountain Electric Coop, Inc vs its state

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

MeasureMountain Electric Coop, IncNorth Carolina (latest month)
Avg bill $115.40/mo $165.83/mo
Rate 12.51¢/kWh 14.74¢/kWh

Common questions

How much is the average electric bill with Mountain Electric Coop, Inc?

Mountain Electric Coop, Inc residential customers averaged $115.40 per month in 2024 (EIA-861 annual data) — about $1,384.80 per year.

What does Mountain Electric Coop, Inc charge per kWh?

Mountain Electric Coop, Inc averaged 12.51¢ per kWh for residential service in 2024 (annual revenue divided by sales, EIA-861). Actual rates depend on your plan and season.

How does Mountain Electric Coop, Inc compare to the North Carolina average?

Mountain Electric Coop, Inc bills average $115.40 — lower than the North Carolina average of $165.83 (latest EIA month).

How many customers does Mountain Electric Coop, Inc serve?

Mountain Electric Coop, Inc served 15,491 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 Mountain Electric Coop, Inc. Bill = residential revenue ÷ customers ÷ 12; rate = revenue ÷ sales. State context uses the latest EIA monthly data. See methodology.