Brunswick Electric Member Corp residential customers paid an average of 13.66¢/kWh in 2024 —
3% below the North Carolina average of 14.13¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 105,562 residential customers across 4 NC counties.
Territories are fixed by address, but the cheapest nearby utility, Lumbee River Elec Member (12.81¢), works out about $92/yr less at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How Brunswick Electric Member compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Brunswick Electric Member, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumbee River Elec Member Corp | 12.81 | 64,396 | -0.86 | -$92 |
| South River Elec Member Corp | 13.30 | 45,730 | -0.36 | -$39 |
| Brunswick Electric Member Corp (this page) | 13.66 | 105,562 | — | — |
| City of Lumberton | 13.83 | 9,983 | +0.17 | +$18 |
| Dominion Energy Virginia | 13.93 | 108,656 | +0.27 | +$29 |
| Four County Elec Member Corp | 13.98 | 30,807 | +0.31 | +$34 |
| Duke Energy Progress | 15.54 | 1,356,079 | +1.88 | +$203 |
6 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Brunswick Electric Member. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Brunswick Electric 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 Brunswick Electric Member customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Brunswick Electric Member premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robeson | Lumbee River Elec Member Corp | 12.81 | +$92 |
| Bladen | South River Elec Member Corp | 13.30 | +$39 |
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 | 13.96 | 13.66 | -2.1% |
| Residential customers | 97,256 | 105,562 | +8.5% |
Ownership: Cooperative. Statewide context: North Carolina electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Brunswick Electric Member bill
North Carolina is a regulated retail market — Brunswick Electric Member customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: ncuc.gov.
Counties served (NC, EIA-861 2024)
Bladen · Brunswick · Columbus · Robeson
Head-to-head comparisons
- Duke Energy Progress vs Brunswick Electric Member Corp
- Dominion Energy Virginia vs Brunswick Electric Member Corp
- Brunswick Electric Member Corp vs Lumbee River Elec Member Corp
Questions people ask
- Is Brunswick Electric Member Corp more expensive than other North Carolina utilities?
- Brunswick Electric Member Corp customers paid an average 13.66 cents/kWh in 2024 — 3% below the North Carolina volume-weighted average of 14.13 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Brunswick Electric 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 Brunswick Electric Member Corp have?
- 105,562 residential customers in North Carolina in 2024 across 4 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.