Side by side (NC, EIA-861)
| Metric | Dominion Energy Virginia | Lumbee River Elec Member Corp |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 average price, ¢/kWh | 13.93 | 12.81 |
| 2023 average price, ¢/kWh | 13.62 | 12.03 |
| Annual cost at 10,800 kWh, $/yr | $1,505 | $1,383 |
| Residential customers (2024) | 108,656 | 64,396 |
| Ownership | Investor-owned | Co-op |
| Counties served in NC | 25 | 5 |
Average price = residential revenue ÷ sales (bundled service): the all-in price customers actually paid, including supply, delivery and riders. Profiles: Dominion Energy Virginia · Lumbee River Elec Member Corp · North Carolina overview.
Where the territories meet
Both utilities file EIA-861 service territory in: Cumberland county (NC, 2024).
Adjoining or overlapping territory in a county does not mean households there can pick between the two — service maps are parcel-level and fixed. The county overlap mainly matters when choosing where to live or comparing town-level costs.
Can you actually choose between them?
No — not for delivery. Distribution territories are exclusive and set by address; Dominion Energy Virginia and Lumbee River Elec Member Corp do not compete for the same meters. North Carolina is a regulated retail market — there is no residential supplier shopping; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings (ncuc.gov). The price gap above mainly matters when choosing where to live, comparing towns, or benchmarking your bill.
Questions people ask
- Is Dominion Energy Virginia cheaper than Lumbee River Elec Member Corp?
- No — in 2024 Dominion Energy Virginia customers averaged 13.93 cents/kWh versus 12.81 for Lumbee River Elec Member Corp (EIA-861). Lumbee River Elec Member Corp was cheaper by 1.12 cents, about $122 per year at 10,800 kWh.
- Can I switch from Dominion Energy Virginia to Lumbee River Elec Member Corp?
- No — distribution territories are exclusive and set by address; you cannot pick between the two wires companies. North Carolina has no residential supplier shopping either; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings.
- Why is Dominion Energy Virginia more expensive than Lumbee River Elec Member Corp?
- EIA-861 averages reflect everything customers actually paid — supply costs, delivery rates, riders, and surcharges across each territory. Differences in generation mix, grid investment, storm costs, and customer density between Dominion and Lumbee River Elec Member territory all feed the 1.12-cent gap.