Electricity rates in Beaufort, SC
Beaufort (13,306 people, Beaufort 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 Beaufort
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy South Carolina | Investor-owned utility | 17.12¢ | $177 | 713K | 131 |
| Palmetto Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.19¢ | $184 | 70K | 51 |
Power outages in Beaufort County right now
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Outage history in Beaufort County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 828 | 86 |
| Days with outages | 53 | 39 |
| Most customers out at once | 55,188 (43.4%) | 7,607 (6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-02-26 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (828 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Burton 17.1¢
- Port Royal 17.1¢
- Laurel Bay 17.1¢
- Hilton Head 15.2¢
- Hilton Head Island 15.2¢
- Bluffton 17.1¢
- Ridgeland 17.1¢
- Hardeeville 17.1¢
- Seabrook Island 17.1¢
- Meggett 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 29901, 29902, 29903, 29904, 29906, 29907
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Beaufort?
Most homes in Beaufort 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 Beaufort: Palmetto Electric Co-op (15.19¢).
What is the average electric bill in Beaufort?
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 Beaufort, SC?
2 utilities serve Beaufort's ZIP codes: Dominion Energy South Carolina, Palmetto Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Beaufort?
In 2025, customers in Beaufort County averaged 86 min without power. Outages hit 39 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-26, when 7,607 customers (6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.