Electricity rates in Camden, SC
Camden (7,085 people, Kershaw County) is served by 5 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 Camden
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor-owned utility | 13.97¢ | $147 | 582K | 220 |
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor-owned utility | 14.92¢ | $180 | 144K | 119 |
| Fairfield Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.31¢ | $189 | 33K | 139 |
| Black River Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.83¢ | $204 | 31K | 96 |
| Lynches River Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.08¢ | $182 | 22K | 202 |
Power outages in Kershaw County right now
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Outage history in Kershaw County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 481 | 128 |
| Days with outages | 48 | 45 |
| Most customers out at once | 9,055 (21%) | 4,356 (10.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-06-20 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (481 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Lugoff 17.1¢
- Dalzell 14.9¢
- Oakland 15.8¢
- Stateburg 15.8¢
- Bishopville 14.9¢
- Blythewood 17.1¢
- Kershaw 14.0¢
- Cherryvale 14.9¢
- Woodfield 17.1¢
- Dentsville 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 29020, 29021
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Camden?
Most homes in Camden 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 Camden: Duke Energy Progress (14.92¢), Fairfield Electric Co-op (16.31¢), Black River Electric Co-op (15.83¢).
What is the average electric bill in Camden?
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 Camden, SC?
5 utilities serve Camden's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Carolinas, Duke Energy Progress, Fairfield Electric Co-op, Black River Electric Co-op, Lynches River Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Camden?
In 2025, customers in Kershaw County averaged 2 hr 8 min without power. Outages hit 45 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-20, when 4,356 customers (10.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.