Electricity rates in 28309 — Fayetteville, NC
Homes in ZIP 28309 pay about 12.7¢ per kWh (Fayetteville Public Works Commission, 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 12.7¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 28309 is
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| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in NC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville Public Works Commission Municipal | 12.7¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $119 | 75,987 |
| Duke Energy Progress (NC) Investor Owned · serves Cumberland | 16.8¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $156 | 1,356,079 |
| Virginia Electric & Power Co. Investor Owned · serves Cumberland | 14.0¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $167 | 108,656 |
| Lumbee River Elec Member Corp Cooperative · serves Cumberland | 12.8¢ 2024 | $168 | 64,396 |
| South River Elec Member Corp Cooperative · serves Cumberland | 13.3¢ 2024 | $167 | 45,730 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Cumberland; 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 28309
How much does electricity cost in 28309?
About 12.7¢ per kWh for homes (Fayetteville Public Works Commission, Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $115.
Who is the electric utility for 28309?
Fayetteville Public Works Commission, with about 75,987 residential customers in North Carolina; 4 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¢.