Electricity rates in Abbeville, SC
Abbeville (5,191 people, Abbeville County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Dominion Energy South Carolina pay about 17.12¢/kWh, 9% more than the South Carolina average.
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Electric companies serving Abbeville
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy South Carolina | Investor-owned utility | 17.12¢ | $177 | 713K | 131 |
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor-owned utility | 13.97¢ | $147 | 582K | 220 |
Power outages in Abbeville County right now
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Outage history in Abbeville County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 9,307 | 401 |
| Days with outages | 92 | 56 |
| Most customers out at once | 9,954 (101.1%) | 2,853 (29%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-28 | 2025-06-08 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (9,307 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Due West 14.0¢
- Greenwood 14.0¢
- Calhoun Falls 17.1¢
- Lake Secession 14.0¢
- Ware Shoals 14.0¢
- Iva 14.0¢
- Honea Path 14.0¢
- McCormick 17.1¢
- Ninety Six 17.1¢
- Belton 14.0¢
ZIP codes: 29620
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Abbeville?
Most homes in Abbeville get power from Dominion Energy South Carolina, where residential customers pay an average of 17.12¢/kWh including all charges. The South Carolina average is 15.64¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Abbeville: Duke Energy Carolinas (13.97¢).
What is the average electric bill in Abbeville?
About $177 a month, based on 1,032 kWh a month (the average for Dominion Energy South Carolina customers) at 17.12¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Abbeville, SC?
2 utilities serve Abbeville's ZIP codes: Dominion Energy South Carolina, Duke Energy Carolinas. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Abbeville?
In 2025, customers in Abbeville County averaged 6 hr 41 min without power. Outages hit 56 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-08, when 2,853 customers (29%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.