Electricity rates in Arcadia, SC
Arcadia (2,634 people, Spartanburg County) is served by Duke Energy Carolinas. Homes on Duke Energy Carolinas pay about 13.97¢/kWh, 11% less than the South Carolina average.
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Electric companies serving Arcadia
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor-owned utility | 13.97¢ | $147 | 582K | 220 |
Power outages in Spartanburg County right now
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Outage history in Spartanburg County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 10,634 | 192 |
| Days with outages | 99 | 66 |
| Most customers out at once | 183,816 (124.6%) | 7,579 (5.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-28 | 2025-07-31 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (10,634 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Fairforest 14.0¢
- Saxon 14.0¢
- Southern Shops 14.0¢
- Spartanburg 14.0¢
- Valley Falls 14.0¢
- Roebuck 14.0¢
- Boiling Springs 14.0¢
- Wellford 14.0¢
- Lyman 14.0¢
- Inman 14.0¢
ZIP codes: 29320
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Arcadia?
Most homes in Arcadia get power from Duke Energy Carolinas, where residential customers pay an average of 13.97¢/kWh including all charges. The South Carolina average is 15.64¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Arcadia?
About $147 a month, based on 1,051 kWh a month (the average for Duke Energy Carolinas customers) at 13.97¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Arcadia, SC?
Duke Energy Carolinas serves Arcadia.
How often does the power go out in Arcadia?
In 2025, customers in Spartanburg County averaged 3 hr 12 min without power. Outages hit 66 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-31, when 7,579 customers (5.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.