Electricity rates in Chester, SC
Chester (5,486 people, Chester 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 Chester
| 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 |
| Fairfield Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.31¢ | $189 | 33K | 139 |
| 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 Chester County right now
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Outage history in Chester County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,902 | 224 |
| Days with outages | 79 | 49 |
| Most customers out at once | 12,625 (61.4%) | 3,109 (15.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-09-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,902 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Eureka Mill 14.0¢
- Rock Hill 14.0¢
- Lesslie 14.0¢
- Great Falls 14.0¢
- Catawba 14.0¢
- York 14.0¢
- Newport 14.0¢
- Monarch Mill 14.0¢
- Irwin 14.0¢
- Union 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 29706
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Chester?
Most homes in Chester 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 Chester: York Electric Co-op (14.30¢), Fairfield Electric Co-op (16.31¢), Broad River Electric Co-op (17.94¢).
What is the average electric bill in Chester?
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 Chester, SC?
5 utilities serve Chester's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Carolinas, York Electric Co-op, Fairfield Electric Co-op, 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 Chester?
In 2025, customers in Chester County averaged 3 hr 44 min without power. Outages hit 49 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-09-16, when 3,109 customers (15.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.