Union Electric Membership Corp residential customers paid an average of 13.37¢/kWh in 2024 —
5% below the North Carolina average of 14.13¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 84,602 residential customers across 5 NC counties.
Territories are fixed by address, but the cheapest nearby utility, City of Albemarle (10.85¢), works out about $273/yr less at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How Union Electric Membership compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Union Electric Membership, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Albemarle | 10.85 | 11,248 | -2.52 | -$273 |
| EnergyUnited Elec Member Corp | 11.54 | 121,995 | -1.83 | -$198 |
| City of Concord | 11.85 | 29,857 | -1.52 | -$165 |
| Town of Huntersville | 12.12 | 8,080 | -1.24 | -$134 |
| City of Monroe | 12.28 | 10,543 | -1.09 | -$117 |
| Union Electric Membership Corp (this page) | 13.37 | 84,602 | — | — |
| Dominion Energy Virginia | 13.93 | 108,656 | +0.56 | +$61 |
| Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | 13.94 | 1,919,372 | +0.57 | +$61 |
| Pee Dee Electric Member Corp | 14.77 | 19,396 | +1.40 | +$152 |
| Duke Energy Progress | 15.54 | 1,356,079 | +2.17 | +$235 |
9 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Union Electric Membership. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Union Electric Membership customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where Union Electric Membership customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Union Electric Membership premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanly | City of Albemarle | 10.85 | +$273 |
| Cabarrus | EnergyUnited Elec Member Corp | 11.54 | +$198 |
| Mecklenburg | EnergyUnited Elec Member Corp | 11.54 | +$198 |
| Rowan | EnergyUnited Elec Member Corp | 11.54 | +$198 |
| Union | City of Monroe | 12.28 | +$117 |
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 | 12.61 | 13.37 | +6.1% |
| Residential customers | 82,594 | 84,602 | +2.4% |
Ownership: Cooperative. Statewide context: North Carolina electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Union Electric Membership bill
North Carolina is a regulated retail market — Union Electric Membership customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: ncuc.gov.
Counties served (NC, EIA-861 2024)
Cabarrus · Mecklenburg · Rowan · Stanly · Union
Head-to-head comparisons
- Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC vs Union Electric Membership Corp
- Duke Energy Progress vs Union Electric Membership Corp
- EnergyUnited Elec Member Corp vs Union Electric Membership Corp
- Dominion Energy Virginia vs Union Electric Membership Corp
Questions people ask
- Is Union Electric Membership Corp more expensive than other North Carolina utilities?
- Union Electric Membership Corp customers paid an average 13.37 cents/kWh in 2024 — 5% below the North Carolina volume-weighted average of 14.13 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Union Electric Membership 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 Union Electric Membership Corp have?
- 84,602 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.