Electricity rates in 27570 — Ridgeway, NC
Homes in ZIP 27570 pay about 16.8¢ per kWh (Duke Energy Progress (NC), Jan–Aug 2026). The North Carolina average is 14.9¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 16.8¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 27570 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving Warren County
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in NC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress (NC) Investor Owned · serves Warren County | 16.8¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $156 | 1,356,079 |
| Virginia Electric & Power Co. Investor Owned · serves Warren County | 14.0¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $167 | 108,656 |
| Halifax Electric Member Corp Cooperative · serves Warren County | 15.6¢ 2024 | $204 | 12,389 |
| Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative Cooperative · serves Warren County | 14.4¢ 2024 | $151 | 135 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Warren County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
North Carolina price trend
Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the South Atlantic region, which includes Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia.
Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.
Questions about 27570
How much does electricity cost in 27570?
About 16.8¢ per kWh for homes (Duke Energy Progress (NC), Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $151.
Who is the electric utility for 27570?
Duke Energy Progress (NC) serves Warren County (EIA service territory), with about 1,356,079 residential customers in North Carolina; 3 other utilities also serve parts of the area.
Is electricity in NC getting more expensive?
The North Carolina residential average was 14.9¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 2.5% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.