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South Carolina electricity rates by utility, 2025
South Carolina homes paid an average of 15.12¢ per kWh in 2025, the 22nd lowest of 51 (50 states and D.C.), and used 1,066 kWh a month for an average bill of $161. Among full-service utilities, averages ran from 9.97¢ (Greenwood CPW) to 19.94¢ (Tri-County Electric Coop, Inc (SC)).
- 15.12¢Avg residential ¢/kWh (2025)+0.88¢ (+6.2%) vs 2024
- $161Avg monthly billU.S.: $151
- 1,066 kWhAvg monthly useU.S.: 874 kWh
- 15.76¢August 2026 (preliminary)August 2025: 15.16¢
How South Carolina compares
- U.S. residential average, 2025: 17.23¢ per kWh and $151 a month. South Carolina is 12% below it.
- Change since 2024: +0.88¢ (+6.2%) per kWh (U.S.: +0.76¢ (+4.6%)).
- August 2026 (preliminary): 15.76¢ per kWh, against 15.16¢ in August 2025 (+0.60¢ (+4.0%)).
Every South Carolina provider with residential customers
| Provider | Type | Customers | ¢/kWh | Avg bill | Change vs 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | Full-service utility | 712,679 | 16.41¢ | $169 | +1.82¢ (+12.5%) |
| Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | Full-service utility | 582,062 | 13.47¢ | $142 | −0.52¢ (-3.7%) |
| South Carolina Public Service Authority | Full-service utility | 188,962 | 12.91¢ | $124 | +1.53¢ (+13.4%) |
| Duke Energy Progress (NC) | Full-service utility | 143,884 | 14.09¢ | $170 | −0.78¢ (-5.3%) |
| Berkeley Electric Coop Inc | Full-service utility | 119,545 | 16.32¢ | $187 | +1.39¢ (+9.3%) |
| Horry Electric Coop Inc | Full-service utility | 91,545 | 13.83¢ | $148 | +0.60¢ (+4.5%) |
| Palmetto Electric Coop Inc | Full-service utility | 69,848 | 14.39¢ | $174 | +1.60¢ (+12.5%) |
| Blue Ridge Electric Coop Inc (SC) | Full-service utility | 68,647 | 19.82¢ | $198 | +0.88¢ (+4.6%) |
| York Electric Coop Inc | Full-service utility | 66,369 | 13.68¢ | $148 | +1.03¢ (+8.1%) |
| Laurens Electric Coop, Inc | Full-service utility | 59,786 | 15.62¢ | $167 | +0.96¢ (+6.6%) |
| Mid-Carolina Electric Coop Inc | Full-service utility | 57,067 | 16.83¢ | $195 | +1.95¢ (+13.1%) |
| Aiken Electric Coop Inc | Full-service utility | 50,850 | 17.51¢ | $192 | +1.98¢ (+12.8%) |
| City of Rock Hill (SC) | Full-service utility | 36,786 | 12.34¢ | $103 | −0.21¢ (-1.7%) |
| Santee Electric Coop, Inc | Full-service utility | 35,356 | 16.39¢ | $211 | +1.65¢ (+11.2%) |
| Fairfield Electric Coop, Inc | Full-service utility | 33,071 | 15.60¢ | $181 | +1.25¢ (+8.7%) |
| MPD Electric Cooperative | Full-service utility | 32,130 | 13.73¢ | $180 | +2.78¢ (+25.4%) |
| Black River Electric Coop, Inc (SC) | Full-service utility | 30,874 | 15.14¢ | $195 | +1.67¢ (+12.4%) |
| Broad River Electric Coop, Inc | Full-service utility | 23,660 | 17.16¢ | $185 | +1.25¢ (+7.8%) |
| Greer Commission of Public Wks | Full-service utility | 23,192 | 12.81¢ | $115 | +1.01¢ (+8.5%) |
| Lynches River Elec Coop, Inc | Full-service utility | 21,730 | 16.34¢ | $174 | +0.63¢ (+4.0%) |
| City of Orangeburg (SC) | Full-service utility | 20,682 | 15.18¢ | $164 | −0.31¢ (-2.0%) |
| Tri-County Electric Coop, Inc (SC) | Full-service utility | 17,670 | 19.94¢ | $225 | +1.43¢ (+7.7%) |
| Easley Combined Utility System | Full-service utility | 16,019 | 12.81¢ | $126 | no change |
| Edisto Electric Coop, Inc | Full-service utility | 15,540 | 18.99¢ | $228 | +2.60¢ (+15.8%) |
| Newberry Electric Coop, Inc | Full-service utility | 13,215 | 17.06¢ | $172 | +0.74¢ (+4.5%) |
| Greenwood CPW | Full-service utility | 11,676 | 9.97¢ | $83 | +0.93¢ (+10.3%) |
| City of Gaffney (SC) | Full-service utility | 6,198 | 12.32¢ | $121 | −0.07¢ (-0.6%) |
| Lockhart Power Co | Full-service utility | 4,961 | 14.23¢ | $158 | +0.81¢ (+6.0%) |
| Haywood Electric Member Corp | Full-service utility | 10 | 18.46¢ | $100 | −0.50¢ (-2.7%) |
Sources
- U.S. Energy Information Administration, Annual Electric Power Industry Report, Form EIA-861, 2025 final data (f8612025.zip, file dated October 7, 2026): Sales to Ultimate Customers, Average Monthly Bill and Service Territory tables.
- EIA Form EIA-861, 2024 final data (f8612024.zip, file dated December 4, 2025), for the 2024 comparison.
- EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (average price by state, August 2026 and August 2025; 2026 values are preliminary), file dated October 22, 2026.
Average price = residential revenue ÷ residential kWh sold, as reported to EIA. It includes fixed monthly charges, taxes passed through in revenue and seasonal tiers, averaged over the year. Your own rate depends on your tariff and usage.