How Dominion compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Dominion, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EnergyUnited Elec Member Corp | 11.54 | 121,995 | -2.39 | -$259 |
| City of Elizabeth City | 11.76 | 11,366 | -2.18 | -$235 |
| City of Concord | 11.85 | 29,857 | -2.09 | -$226 |
| Greenville Utilities Comm | 11.97 | 65,731 | -1.96 | -$212 |
| City of Wilson | 12.13 | 32,078 | -1.80 | -$194 |
| City of Rocky Mount | 12.18 | 25,407 | -1.75 | -$189 |
| Fayetteville Public Works Commission | 12.21 | 75,987 | -1.72 | -$186 |
| Lumbee River Elec Member Corp | 12.81 | 64,396 | -1.12 | -$122 |
| City of Washington | 13.01 | 11,547 | -0.92 | -$100 |
| South River Elec Member Corp | 13.30 | 45,730 | -0.63 | -$68 |
| Union Electric Membership Corp | 13.37 | 84,602 | -0.56 | -$61 |
| Dominion Energy Virginia (this page) | 13.93 | 108,656 | — | — |
21 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Dominion. Showing the 11 cheapest. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Dominion customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where Dominion customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Dominion premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrrell | Town of Apex | 10.52 | +$369 |
| Cabarrus | EnergyUnited Elec Member Corp | 11.54 | +$259 |
| Pasquotank | City of Elizabeth City | 11.76 | +$235 |
| Pitt | Greenville Utilities Comm | 11.97 | +$212 |
| Edgecombe | City of Wilson | 12.13 | +$194 |
| Nash | City of Wilson | 12.13 | +$194 |
| Cumberland | Fayetteville Public Works Commission | 12.21 | +$186 |
| Beaufort | City of Washington | 13.01 | +$100 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies. Showing the 8 highest-premium counties of 25 served.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 13.62 | 13.93 | +2.3% |
| Residential customers | 107,452 | 108,656 | +1.1% |
Ownership: Investor Owned. Statewide context: North Carolina electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Dominion bill
North Carolina is a regulated retail market — Dominion customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: ncuc.gov.
Counties served (NC, EIA-861 2024)
Beaufort · Bertie · Brunswick · Cabarrus · Camden · Chowan · Cumberland · Currituck · Dare · Edgecombe · Gates · Granville · Halifax · Hertford · Hyde · Martin · Nash · Northampton · Pasquotank · Perquimans · Person · Pitt · Tyrrell · Warren · Washington
Head-to-head comparisons
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- EnergyUnited Elec Member Corp vs Dominion Energy Virginia
- Dominion Energy Virginia vs Brunswick Electric Member Corp
- Dominion Energy Virginia vs Union Electric Membership Corp
- Dominion Energy Virginia vs Fayetteville Public Works Commission
- Dominion Energy Virginia vs Greenville Utilities Comm
- Dominion Energy Virginia vs Lumbee River Elec Member Corp
Questions people ask
- Is Dominion Energy Virginia more expensive than other North Carolina utilities?
- Dominion Energy Virginia customers paid an average 13.93 cents/kWh in 2024 — 1% below the North Carolina volume-weighted average of 14.13 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Dominion Energy Virginia?
- 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 Dominion Energy Virginia have?
- 108,656 residential customers in North Carolina in 2024 across 25 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: investor-owned.