Duke Energy Progress provides electricity service to Fayetteville and the surrounding North Carolina area. The local climate significantly impacts energy costs throughout the year.
12.4¢/kWh
Average residential rate
The average Fayetteville residential customer pays approximately 12.4¢ per kilowatt-hour.
| Plan | Base Rate | Peak Hours | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Service (Standard) | Summer: 12.623¢/kWh | Winter: 12.623¢/kWh for the first 800 kWh, 11.623¢/kWh for additional kWh | N/A | Customers with consistent energy usage throughout the day and year. |
| Flex Savings Option (Time-of-Use) | Varies by season and time of day. Off-peak rates are lower than the standard rate. | Summer (May-Sep): 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Mon-Fri | Winter (Oct-Apr): 6 a.m. - 9 a.m. Mon-Fri | Customers who can shift their energy usage to off-peak hours. |
| Flex Savings with Critical Peak Pricing | Offers even lower off-peak rates, but with significantly higher rates during critical peak events. | Same as Time-of-Use, with additional critical peak events communicated in advance. | Customers with maximum flexibility to reduce energy use during high-demand periods. |
Residential Service (Standard): Customers with consistent energy usage throughout the day and year.
Flex Savings Option (Time-of-Use): Customers who can shift their energy usage to off-peak hours.
Flex Savings with Critical Peak Pricing: Customers with maximum flexibility to reduce energy use during high-demand periods.
*Rates shown are approximate and subject to change. Verify current rates at https://www.dukeenergy.com.*
Fayetteville has a humid subtropical climate with hot, muggy summers and short, cool winters.
| Season | Typical Bill Range | Primary Driver |
|---|---|---|
| Summer (Jun-Aug) | $150-$300 | Air conditioning |
| Winter (Dec-Feb) | $120-$250 | Heating |
| Spring/Fall | $100-$180 | Baseline usage |
*Bill estimates based on average Fayetteville household usage of 1,100 kWh/month.*
Duke Energy Progress rates in Fayetteville have changed over the past several years:
Duke Energy has been implementing a multi-year rate plan in North Carolina, with adjustments occurring annually.
Further rate adjustments are expected in the coming years as part of the approved multi-year plan to fund grid modernization and the transition to cleaner energy sources.
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