Electricity rates in Columbia, SC
Columbia (142,416 people, Lexington County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Dominion Energy South Carolina pay about 17.12¢/kWh, 9% more than the South Carolina average.
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Electric companies serving Columbia
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy South Carolina | Investor-owned utility | 17.12¢ | $177 | 713K | 131 |
| Fairfield Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.31¢ | $189 | 33K | 139 |
| Mid-Carolina Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.60¢ | $204 | 57K | 267 |
| Tri-County Electric Co-op, Inc (SC) | Electric cooperative | 20.84¢ | $236 | 18K | 265 |
Power outages in Lexington County right now
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Outage history in Lexington County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 2,214 | 240 |
| Days with outages | 51 | 48 |
| Most customers out at once | 126,022 (76%) | 55,567 (33.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-06-08 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (2,214 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- West Columbia 17.1¢
- Forest Acres 17.1¢
- Cayce 17.1¢
- Saint Andrews 17.1¢
- Springdale 17.1¢
- Dentsville 17.1¢
- Oak Grove 17.1¢
- Woodfield 17.1¢
- Seven Oaks 17.1¢
- Pineridge 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 29201, 29202, 29203, 29204, 29205, 29206, 29207, 29208, 29209, 29210, 29211, 29212, 29214, 29215, 29216, 29217, 29218, 29219, 29220, 29221, 29222, 29223, 29224, 29225, 29226, 29227, 29228, 29229, 29230, 29240, 29250, 29260, 29290, 29292
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Columbia?
Most homes in Columbia get power from Dominion Energy South Carolina, where residential customers pay an average of 17.12¢/kWh including all charges. The South Carolina average is 15.64¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Columbia: Fairfield Electric Co-op (16.31¢), Mid-Carolina Electric Co-op (17.60¢), Tri-County Electric Co-op, Inc (SC) (20.84¢).
What is the average electric bill in Columbia?
About $177 a month, based on 1,032 kWh a month (the average for Dominion Energy South Carolina customers) at 17.12¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Columbia, SC?
4 utilities serve Columbia's ZIP codes: Dominion Energy South Carolina, Fairfield Electric Co-op, Mid-Carolina Electric Co-op, Tri-County Electric Co-op, Inc (SC). Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Columbia?
In 2025, customers in Lexington County averaged 3 hr 60 min without power. Outages hit 48 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-08, when 55,567 customers (33.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.