EIA data through August 2026 · updated 2026-10-29

Electricity rates in 28672 — Scottville, NC

Homes in ZIP 28672 pay about 14.6¢ per kWh (Blue Ridge Elec Member Corp (NC), 2024 average). The North Carolina average is 14.9¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).

Avg. home price14.6¢per kWh
UtilityBlue Ridge Elec Member Corp (NC)
NC average14.9¢Aug 2026
U.S. average18.2¢Aug 2026
Avg. monthly bill$127869 kWh/month, 2024

What a month of electricity costs

500 kWh / month$73
900 kWh / month$131
1,200 kWh / month$175

Monthly cost at the average price of 14.6¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Where ZIP 28672 is

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Utilities serving 28672

UtilityHome priceAvg. billCustomers in NC
Blue Ridge Elec Member Corp (NC)
Cooperative
14.6¢
2024
$12771,926

Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Ashe County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.

North Carolina price trend

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North Carolina averageU.S. average
Aug 202614.9¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago+2.5%14.6¢
vs. 5 years ago+32%11.3¢
Record high16.3¢Apr 2026
Avg. home bill$1961,310 kWh, Aug
EIA forecast, South Atlantic16.0¢Dec 2027

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 28672

How much does electricity cost in 28672?

About 14.6¢ per kWh for homes (Blue Ridge Elec Member Corp (NC), 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $131.

Who is the electric utility for 28672?

Blue Ridge Elec Member Corp (NC), with about 71,926 residential customers in North Carolina.

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¢.