Jones-Onslow Elec Member Corp residential customers paid an average of 13.09¢/kWh in 2024 —
7% below the North Carolina average of 14.13¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 79,690 residential customers across 6 NC counties.
Territories are fixed by address, but the cheapest nearby utility, Carteret-Craven El Member (12.15¢), works out about $102/yr less at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How Jones-Onslow Elec Member compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Jones-Onslow Elec Member, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carteret-Craven El Member Corp | 12.15 | 38,858 | -0.95 | -$102 |
| City of New Bern | 12.65 | 21,226 | -0.45 | -$48 |
| Tri-County Elec Member Corp | 12.76 | 22,523 | -0.33 | -$36 |
| City of Kinston | 13.07 | 10,042 | -0.02 | -$2 |
| Jones-Onslow Elec Member Corp (this page) | 13.09 | 79,690 | — | — |
| Four County Elec Member Corp | 13.98 | 30,807 | +0.88 | +$95 |
| Duke Energy Progress | 15.54 | 1,356,079 | +2.45 | +$265 |
| Tideland Electric Member Corp | 16.18 | 21,551 | +3.09 | +$334 |
7 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Jones-Onslow Elec Member. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Jones-Onslow 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 Jones-Onslow Elec Member customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Jones-Onslow Elec Member premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craven | Carteret-Craven El Member Corp | 12.15 | +$102 |
| Jones | Carteret-Craven El Member Corp | 12.15 | +$102 |
| Onslow | Carteret-Craven El Member Corp | 12.15 | +$102 |
| Duplin | Tri-County Elec Member Corp | 12.76 | +$36 |
| Lenoir | Tri-County Elec Member Corp | 12.76 | +$36 |
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 | 12.42 | 13.09 | +5.4% |
| Residential customers | 77,915 | 79,690 | +2.3% |
Ownership: Cooperative. Statewide context: North Carolina electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Jones-Onslow Elec Member bill
North Carolina is a regulated retail market — Jones-Onslow 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)
Craven · Duplin · Jones · Lenoir · Onslow · Pender
Head-to-head comparisons
Questions people ask
- Is Jones-Onslow Elec Member Corp more expensive than other North Carolina utilities?
- Jones-Onslow Elec Member Corp customers paid an average 13.09 cents/kWh in 2024 — 7% below the North Carolina volume-weighted average of 14.13 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Jones-Onslow 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 Jones-Onslow Elec Member Corp have?
- 79,690 residential customers in North Carolina in 2024 across 6 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.