Greenville Utilities Comm residential customers paid an average of 11.97¢/kWh in 2024 —
15% below the North Carolina average of 14.13¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 65,731 residential customers across 1 NC county.
It was the cheapest option in this set — customers of Edgecombe-Martin County E M C (16.07¢) pay about $442/yr more at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How Greenville Utilities Comm compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Greenville Utilities Comm, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville Utilities Comm (this page) | 11.97 | 65,731 | — | — |
| City of Wilson | 12.13 | 32,078 | +0.16 | +$18 |
| City of Washington | 13.01 | 11,547 | +1.04 | +$112 |
| Dominion Energy Virginia | 13.93 | 108,656 | +1.96 | +$212 |
| Duke Energy Progress | 15.54 | 1,356,079 | +3.57 | +$386 |
| Edgecombe-Martin County E M C | 16.07 | 10,716 | +4.09 | +$442 |
5 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Greenville Utilities Comm. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Greenville Utilities Comm 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 | 11.10 | 11.97 | +7.8% |
| Residential customers | 64,801 | 65,731 | +1.4% |
Ownership: Municipal. Statewide context: North Carolina electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Greenville Utilities Comm bill
North Carolina is a regulated retail market — Greenville Utilities Comm customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: ncuc.gov.
Counties served (NC, EIA-861 2024)
Pitt
Head-to-head comparisons
- Duke Energy Progress vs Greenville Utilities Comm
- Dominion Energy Virginia vs Greenville Utilities Comm
Questions people ask
- Is Greenville Utilities Comm more expensive than other North Carolina utilities?
- Greenville Utilities Comm customers paid an average 11.97 cents/kWh in 2024 — 15% below the North Carolina volume-weighted average of 14.13 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Greenville Utilities Comm?
- 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 Greenville Utilities Comm have?
- 65,731 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.