Electricity rates in Conway, SC
Conway (21,053 people, Horry County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Horry Electric Co-op pay about 14.46¢/kWh, 8% less than the South Carolina average.
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Electric companies serving Conway
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horry Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.46¢ | $155 | 92K | 110 |
| Santee Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.13¢ | $221 | 35K | 211 |
Power outages in Horry County right now
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Outage history in Horry County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 88 | 94 |
| Days with outages | 45 | 50 |
| Most customers out at once | 33,305 (12.8%) | 30,016 (11.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-30 | 2025-02-20 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (88 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Forestbrook 14.1¢
- Socastee 14.1¢
- Myrtle Beach 14.1¢
- Surfside Beach 14.1¢
- Red Hill 14.9¢
- Garden City 14.1¢
- Loris 14.9¢
- Murrells Inlet 14.1¢
- North Myrtle Beach 14.1¢
- Johnsonville 14.9¢
ZIP codes: 29526, 29527, 29528
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Conway?
Most homes in Conway get power from Horry Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 14.46¢/kWh including all charges. The South Carolina average is 15.64¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Conway: Santee Electric Co-op (17.13¢).
What is the average electric bill in Conway?
About $155 a month, based on 1,072 kWh a month (the average for Horry Electric Co-op customers) at 14.46¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Conway, SC?
2 utilities serve Conway's ZIP codes: Horry Electric Co-op, Santee Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Conway?
In 2025, customers in Horry County averaged 94 min without power. Outages hit 50 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-20, when 30,016 customers (11.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.