Lumbee River Elec Member Corp residential customers paid an average of 12.81¢/kWh in 2024 —
9% below the North Carolina average of 14.13¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 64,396 residential customers across 5 NC counties.
Territories are fixed by address, but the cheapest nearby utility, Fayetteville Public Works Commission (12.21¢), works out about $64/yr less at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How Lumbee River Elec Member compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Lumbee River Elec Member, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville Public Works Commission | 12.21 | 75,987 | -0.60 | -$64 |
| Lumbee River Elec Member Corp (this page) | 12.81 | 64,396 | — | — |
| South River Elec Member Corp | 13.30 | 45,730 | +0.49 | +$53 |
| Brunswick Electric Member Corp | 13.66 | 105,562 | +0.86 | +$92 |
| City of Lumberton | 13.83 | 9,983 | +1.03 | +$111 |
| Dominion Energy Virginia | 13.93 | 108,656 | +1.12 | +$122 |
| Central Electric Membership Corp. | 14.34 | 22,071 | +1.53 | +$165 |
| Pee Dee Electric Member Corp | 14.77 | 19,396 | +1.97 | +$212 |
| Duke Energy Progress | 15.54 | 1,356,079 | +2.73 | +$295 |
| Randolph Electric Member Corp | 15.91 | 31,086 | +3.10 | +$335 |
9 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Lumbee River Elec Member. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Lumbee River 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 Lumbee River Elec Member customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Lumbee River Elec Member premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland | Fayetteville Public Works Commission | 12.21 | +$64 |
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 | 12.03 | 12.81 | +6.5% |
| Residential customers | 63,084 | 64,396 | +2.1% |
Ownership: Cooperative. Statewide context: North Carolina electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Lumbee River Elec Member bill
North Carolina is a regulated retail market — Lumbee River 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)
Cumberland · Hoke · Moore · Robeson · Scotland
Head-to-head comparisons
- Duke Energy Progress vs Lumbee River Elec Member Corp
- Dominion Energy Virginia vs Lumbee River Elec Member Corp
- Brunswick Electric Member Corp vs Lumbee River Elec Member Corp
- Fayetteville Public Works Commission vs Lumbee River Elec Member Corp
Questions people ask
- Is Lumbee River Elec Member Corp more expensive than other North Carolina utilities?
- Lumbee River Elec Member Corp customers paid an average 12.81 cents/kWh in 2024 — 9% below the North Carolina volume-weighted average of 14.13 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Lumbee River 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 Lumbee River Elec Member Corp have?
- 64,396 residential customers in North Carolina in 2024 across 5 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.