Blue Ridge Elec Member Corp residential customers paid an average of 14.59¢/kWh in 2024 —
3% above the North Carolina average of 14.13¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 71,926 residential customers across 7 NC counties.
Territories are fixed by address, but the cheapest nearby utility, EnergyUnited Elec Member (11.54¢), works out about $329/yr less at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How Blue Ridge Elec Member compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Blue Ridge Elec Member, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EnergyUnited Elec Member Corp | 11.54 | 121,995 | -3.05 | -$329 |
| New River Light & Power Co | 12.45 | 7,247 | -2.14 | -$231 |
| Mountain Electric Coop, Inc | 12.51 | 15,491 | -2.08 | -$224 |
| Rutherford Elec Member Corp | 13.13 | 70,743 | -1.46 | -$158 |
| Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | 13.94 | 1,919,372 | -0.65 | -$70 |
| Blue Ridge Elec Member Corp (this page) | 14.59 | 71,926 | — | — |
| Duke Energy Progress | 15.54 | 1,356,079 | +0.96 | +$103 |
| Surry-Yadkin Elec Member Corp | 16.06 | 28,080 | +1.47 | +$159 |
7 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Blue Ridge Elec Member. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Blue Ridge Elec Member customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where Blue Ridge Elec Member customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Blue Ridge Elec Member premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alleghany | Town of Apex | 10.52 | +$440 |
| Ashe | Town of Apex | 10.52 | +$440 |
| Alexander | EnergyUnited Elec Member Corp | 11.54 | +$329 |
| Caldwell | EnergyUnited Elec Member Corp | 11.54 | +$329 |
| Wilkes | EnergyUnited Elec Member Corp | 11.54 | +$329 |
| Watauga | New River Light & Power Co | 12.45 | +$231 |
| Avery | Mountain Electric Coop, Inc | 12.51 | +$224 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 14.66 | 14.59 | -0.5% |
| Residential customers | 71,216 | 71,926 | +1.0% |
Ownership: Cooperative. Statewide context: North Carolina electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Blue Ridge Elec Member bill
North Carolina is a regulated retail market — Blue Ridge Elec Member customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: ncuc.gov.
Counties served (NC, EIA-861 2024)
Alexander · Alleghany · Ashe · Avery · Caldwell · Watauga · Wilkes
Head-to-head comparisons
- Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC vs Blue Ridge Elec Member Corp
- Duke Energy Progress vs Blue Ridge Elec Member Corp
- EnergyUnited Elec Member Corp vs Blue Ridge Elec Member Corp
- Blue Ridge Elec Member Corp vs Rutherford Elec Member Corp
Questions people ask
- Is Blue Ridge Elec Member Corp more expensive than other North Carolina utilities?
- Blue Ridge Elec Member Corp customers paid an average 14.59 cents/kWh in 2024 — 3% above the North Carolina volume-weighted average of 14.13 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Blue Ridge Elec Member Corp?
- No — distribution territory is fixed by address and North Carolina has no residential supplier shopping. Rate changes go through the state utility commission (ncuc.gov).
- How many customers does Blue Ridge Elec Member Corp have?
- 71,926 residential customers in North Carolina in 2024 across 7 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: co-op.
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.