Fayetteville Public Works Commission residential customers paid an average of 12.21¢/kWh in 2024 —
14% below the North Carolina average of 14.13¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 75,987 residential customers across 1 NC county.
It was the cheapest option in this set — customers of Duke Energy Progress (15.54¢) pay about $360/yr more at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How Fayetteville Public Works Commission compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Fayetteville Public Works Commission, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville Public Works Commission (this page) | 12.21 | 75,987 | — | — |
| Lumbee River Elec Member Corp | 12.81 | 64,396 | +0.60 | +$64 |
| South River Elec Member Corp | 13.30 | 45,730 | +1.09 | +$118 |
| Dominion Energy Virginia | 13.93 | 108,656 | +1.72 | +$186 |
| Duke Energy Progress | 15.54 | 1,356,079 | +3.33 | +$360 |
4 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Fayetteville Public Works Commission. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Fayetteville Public Works Commission customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 11.71 | 12.21 | +4.3% |
| Residential customers | 75,939 | 75,987 | +0.1% |
Ownership: Municipal. Statewide context: North Carolina electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Fayetteville Public Works Commission bill
North Carolina is a regulated retail market — Fayetteville Public Works Commission customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: ncuc.gov.
Counties served (NC, EIA-861 2024)
Cumberland
Head-to-head comparisons
- Duke Energy Progress vs Fayetteville Public Works Commission
- Dominion Energy Virginia vs Fayetteville Public Works Commission
- Fayetteville Public Works Commission vs Lumbee River Elec Member Corp
Questions people ask
- Is Fayetteville Public Works Commission more expensive than other North Carolina utilities?
- Fayetteville Public Works Commission customers paid an average 12.21 cents/kWh in 2024 — 14% below the North Carolina volume-weighted average of 14.13 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Fayetteville Public Works Commission?
- 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 Fayetteville Public Works Commission have?
- 75,987 residential customers in North Carolina in 2024, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: municipal.
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.