Electricity rates in Buffalo, SC
Buffalo (1,266 people, Union County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Duke Energy Carolinas pay about 13.97¢/kWh, 11% less than the South Carolina average.
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Electric companies serving Buffalo
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor-owned utility | 13.97¢ | $147 | 582K | 220 |
| Broad River Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.94¢ | $193 | 24K | 108 |
| Lockhart Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 15.34¢ | $171 | 4,961 | — |
Power outages in Union County right now
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Outage history in Union County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,575 | 110 |
| Days with outages | 34 | 24 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,866 (17.6%) | 1,822 (8.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-10-04 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,575 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Union 17.1¢
- Monarch Mill 14.0¢
- Pacolet 14.0¢
- Whitmire 14.0¢
- Roebuck 14.0¢
- Woodruff 14.0¢
- Clinton 14.0¢
- Spartanburg 14.0¢
- Cowpens 14.0¢
- Watts Mills 14.0¢
ZIP codes: 29321
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Buffalo?
Most homes in Buffalo 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¢. Other utilities serving parts of Buffalo: Broad River Electric Co-op (17.94¢), Lockhart Power Co. (15.34¢).
What is the average electric bill in Buffalo?
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 Buffalo, SC?
3 utilities serve Buffalo's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Carolinas, Broad River Electric Co-op, Lockhart Power Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Buffalo?
In 2025, customers in Union County averaged 110 min without power. Outages hit 24 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-10-04, when 1,822 customers (8.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.