Is Duke Energy Progress cheaper than Jones-Onslow Elec Member Corp?

No — in 2024 Duke Energy Progress customers averaged 15.54 cents/kWh versus 13.09 for Jones-Onslow Elec Member Corp (EIA-861). Jones-Onslow Elec Member Corp was cheaper by 2.45 cents, about $265 per year at 10,800 kWh.

Can I switch from Duke Energy Progress to Jones-Onslow 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 Duke Energy Progress more expensive than Jones-Onslow 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 Duke Energy Progress and Jones-Onslow Elec Member territory all feed the 2.45-cent gap.

Duke Energy Progress vs Jones-Onslow Elec Member Corp: Which Is Cheaper? (North Carolina, 2024)

Jones-Onslow Elec Member Corp customers paid less: an average 13.09¢/kWh in 2024 versus 15.54¢/kWh at Duke Energy Progress (EIA-861) — a gap of 2.45¢/kWh, worth about $265 per year at typical usage (10,800 kWh/yr). Their territories meet in 6 NC counties (Craven, Duplin, Jones, …). You cannot switch wires companies — the territory is set by your address.

Side by side (NC, EIA-861)

Duke Energy Progress vs Jones-Onslow Elec Member Corp — residential averages from federal EIA-861 filings
Metric	Duke Energy Progress	Jones-Onslow Elec Member Corp
2024 average price, ¢/kWh	15.54	13.09
2023 average price, ¢/kWh	14.18	12.42
Annual cost at 10,800 kWh, $/yr	$1,679	$1,414
Residential customers (2024)	1,356,079	79,690
Ownership	Investor-owned	Co-op
Counties served in NC	56	6

Average price = residential revenue ÷ sales (bundled service): the all-in price customers actually paid, including supply, delivery and riders. Profiles: Duke Energy Progress · Jones-Onslow Elec Member Corp · North Carolina overview.

Where the territories meet

Both utilities file EIA-861 service territory in: Craven · Duplin · Jones · Lenoir · Onslow · Pender counties (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; Duke Energy Progress and Jones-Onslow 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 Duke Energy Progress cheaper than Jones-Onslow Elec Member Corp?: No — in 2024 Duke Energy Progress customers averaged 15.54 cents/kWh versus 13.09 for Jones-Onslow Elec Member Corp (EIA-861). Jones-Onslow Elec Member Corp was cheaper by 2.45 cents, about $265 per year at 10,800 kWh.
Can I switch from Duke Energy Progress to Jones-Onslow 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 Duke Energy Progress more expensive than Jones-Onslow 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 Duke Energy Progress and Jones-Onslow Elec Member territory all feed the 2.45-cent gap.

About these numbers. Rates shown are averages computed from federal regulatory filings (EIA Form 861) and public tariff databases — confirm with your utility before making decisions; your actual rate depends on your tariff, usage, and riders. Distribution utility is determined by address and generally cannot be chosen; in retail-choice states you may choose your supplier for the supply portion of the bill. Savings figures use 10,800 kWh/yr (US average residential usage) and are estimates, not quotes. EnergySavings is an independent data project by CertiHomes and is not affiliated with any utility, supplier, or government agency.