Electricity rates in East Gaffney, SC
East Gaffney (3,085 people, Cherokee 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 East Gaffney
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor-owned utility | 13.97¢ | $147 | 582K | 220 |
| City of Gaffney | Municipal utility | 12.88¢ | $127 | 6,198 | 98 |
| York Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.30¢ | $155 | 66K | 66 |
| 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 Cherokee County right now
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Outage history in Cherokee County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 4,104 | 141 |
| Days with outages | 44 | 45 |
| Most customers out at once | 20,452 (51.5%) | 5,450 (13.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-11-08 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (4,104 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Gaffney 14.0¢
- Blacksburg 14.0¢
- Cowpens 14.0¢
- Mayo 14.0¢
- Pacolet 14.0¢
- Spartanburg 14.0¢
- Valley Falls 14.0¢
- Boiling Springs 14.0¢
- Saxon 14.0¢
- Southern Shops 14.0¢
ZIP codes: 29340, 29341, 29342
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in East Gaffney?
Most homes in East Gaffney 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 East Gaffney: City of Gaffney (12.88¢), York Electric Co-op (14.30¢), Broad River Electric Co-op (17.94¢).
What is the average electric bill in East Gaffney?
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 East Gaffney, SC?
5 utilities serve East Gaffney's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Carolinas, City of Gaffney, York 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 East Gaffney?
In 2025, customers in Cherokee County averaged 2 hr 21 min without power. Outages hit 45 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-08, when 5,450 customers (13.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.