Electricity rates in Bonneau Beach, SC
Bonneau Beach (1,929 people, Berkeley County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Berkeley Electric Co-op pay about 16.73¢/kWh, 7% more than the South Carolina average.
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Electric companies serving Bonneau Beach
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.73¢ | $192 | 120K | 114 |
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor-owned utility | 14.92¢ | $180 | 144K | 119 |
| Santee Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.13¢ | $221 | 35K | 211 |
Power outages in Berkeley County right now
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Outage history in Berkeley County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 188 | 158 |
| Days with outages | 55 | 116 |
| Most customers out at once | 16,723 (10.3%) | 20,654 (12.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-06-09 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (188 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Saint Stephen 14.9¢
- Moncks Corner 17.1¢
- Sangaree 17.1¢
- Summerville 17.1¢
- Lincolnville 17.1¢
- Goose Creek 17.1¢
- Holly Hill 17.1¢
- Ridgeville 17.1¢
- Ladson 17.1¢
- Kingstree 14.9¢
ZIP codes: 29476, 29479
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Bonneau Beach?
Most homes in Bonneau Beach get power from Berkeley Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 16.73¢/kWh including all charges. The South Carolina average is 15.64¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Bonneau Beach: Duke Energy Progress (14.92¢), Santee Electric Co-op (17.13¢).
What is the average electric bill in Bonneau Beach?
About $192 a month, based on 1,149 kWh a month (the average for Berkeley Electric Co-op customers) at 16.73¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Bonneau Beach, SC?
3 utilities serve Bonneau Beach's ZIP codes: Berkeley Electric Co-op, Duke Energy Progress, Santee Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Bonneau Beach?
In 2025, customers in Berkeley County averaged 2 hr 38 min without power. Outages hit 116 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-09, when 20,654 customers (12.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.