Electricity rates in Berea, SC
Berea (14,295 people, Greenville 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 Berea
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor-owned utility | 13.97¢ | $147 | 582K | 220 |
Power outages in Greenville County right now
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Outage history in Greenville County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 9,969 | 215 |
| Days with outages | 88 | 58 |
| Most customers out at once | 270,050 (129.8%) | 18,955 (9.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-06-08 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (9,969 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Sans Souci 14.0¢
- City View 14.0¢
- Parker 14.0¢
- Judson 14.0¢
- Greenville 14.0¢
- Welcome 14.0¢
- Dunean 14.0¢
- Travelers Rest 14.0¢
- Gantt 14.0¢
- Powdersville 14.0¢
ZIP codes: 29604, 29606, 29608
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Berea?
Most homes in Berea 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 Berea?
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 Berea, SC?
Duke Energy Carolinas serves Berea.
How often does the power go out in Berea?
In 2025, customers in Greenville County averaged 3 hr 35 min without power. Outages hit 58 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-08, when 18,955 customers (9.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.