Electricity rates in Catawba, SC
Catawba (1,343 people, York County) is served by 2 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 Catawba
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor-owned utility | 13.97¢ | $147 | 582K | 220 |
| York Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.30¢ | $155 | 66K | 66 |
Power outages in York County right now
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Outage history in York County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 864 | 102 |
| Days with outages | 57 | 49 |
| Most customers out at once | 59,979 (34.6%) | 4,971 (2.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-08-05 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (864 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Lesslie 14.0¢
- Rock Hill 14.0¢
- Fort Mill 14.0¢
- Lancaster Mill 14.0¢
- Irwin 14.0¢
- Lancaster 14.0¢
- India Hook 14.0¢
- Tega Cay 14.0¢
- Newport 14.0¢
- Elgin 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 29704
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Catawba?
Most homes in Catawba 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 Catawba: York Electric Co-op (14.30¢).
What is the average electric bill in Catawba?
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 Catawba, SC?
2 utilities serve Catawba's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Carolinas, York Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Catawba?
In 2025, customers in York County averaged 102 min without power. Outages hit 49 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-05, when 4,971 customers (2.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.