Electricity rates in Brookdale, SC
Brookdale (4,873 people, Orangeburg County) is served by 5 electric utilities. Homes on City of Orangeburg pay about 15.87¢/kWh, 1% more than the South Carolina average.
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Electric companies serving Brookdale
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Orangeburg | Municipal utility | 15.87¢ | $171 | 21K | 224 |
| Dominion Energy South Carolina | Investor-owned utility | 17.12¢ | $177 | 713K | 131 |
| Aiken Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 18.30¢ | $201 | 51K | 189 |
| Tri-County Electric Co-op, Inc (SC) | Electric cooperative | 20.84¢ | $236 | 18K | 265 |
| Edisto Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 19.86¢ | $238 | 16K | 236 |
Power outages in Orangeburg County right now
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Outage history in Orangeburg County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 380 | 72 |
| Days with outages | 36 | 37 |
| Most customers out at once | 9,653 (16.5%) | 6,191 (10.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-06-26 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (380 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Wilkinson Heights 15.9¢
- Orangeburg 15.9¢
- Edisto 18.3¢
- Saint Matthews 17.1¢
- Bamberg 17.1¢
- Denmark 17.1¢
- Gadsden 17.1¢
- Saint George 17.1¢
- Gaston 17.1¢
- Holly Hill 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 29115, 29116, 29117
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Brookdale?
Most homes in Brookdale get power from City of Orangeburg, where residential customers pay an average of 15.87¢/kWh including all charges. The South Carolina average is 15.64¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Brookdale: Dominion Energy South Carolina (17.12¢), Aiken Electric Co-op (18.30¢), Tri-County Electric Co-op, Inc (SC) (20.84¢).
What is the average electric bill in Brookdale?
About $171 a month, based on 1,079 kWh a month (the average for City of Orangeburg customers) at 15.87¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Brookdale, SC?
5 utilities serve Brookdale's ZIP codes: City of Orangeburg, Dominion Energy South Carolina, Aiken Electric Co-op, Tri-County Electric Co-op, Inc (SC), Edisto Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Brookdale?
In 2025, customers in Orangeburg County averaged 72 min without power. Outages hit 37 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-26, when 6,191 customers (10.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.