Electricity rates in 28522 — Comfort, NC
Homes in ZIP 28522 pay about 14.7¢ per kWh (Jones-Onslow Elec Member Corp, 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 14.7¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 28522 is
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| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in NC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jones-Onslow Elec Member Corp Cooperative | 14.7¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $141 | 79,690 |
| Duke Energy Progress (NC) Investor Owned · serves Jones | 16.8¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $156 | 1,356,079 |
| Carteret-Craven El Member Corp Cooperative · serves Jones | 12.2¢ 2024 | $122 | 38,858 |
| Tri-County Elec Member Corp (NC) Cooperative · serves Jones | 12.8¢ 2024 | $158 | 22,523 |
| City of New Bern (NC) Municipal · serves Jones | 12.7¢ 2024 | $129 | 21,226 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Jones; 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 28522
How much does electricity cost in 28522?
About 14.7¢ per kWh for homes (Jones-Onslow Elec Member Corp, Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $132.
Who is the electric utility for 28522?
Jones-Onslow Elec Member Corp, with about 79,690 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¢.