Electricity rates in Edisto, SC
Edisto (2,559 people, Orangeburg County) is served by 5 electric utilities. Homes on Aiken Electric Co-op pay about 18.30¢/kWh, 17% more than the South Carolina average.
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Electric companies serving Edisto
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiken Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 18.30¢ | $201 | 51K | 189 |
| City of Orangeburg | Municipal utility | 15.87¢ | $171 | 21K | 224 |
| Edisto Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 19.86¢ | $238 | 16K | 236 |
| Dominion Energy South Carolina | Investor-owned utility | 17.12¢ | $177 | 713K | 131 |
| Tri-County Electric Co-op, Inc (SC) | Electric cooperative | 20.84¢ | $236 | 18K | 265 |
Power outages in Orangeburg County right now
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Outage history in Orangeburg County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 380 | 72 |
| Days with outages | 36 | 37 |
| Most customers out at once | 9,653 (16.5%) | 6,191 (10.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-06-26 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (380 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Orangeburg 15.9¢
- Wilkinson Heights 15.9¢
- Brookdale 15.9¢
- Bamberg 17.1¢
- Saint Matthews 17.1¢
- Denmark 17.1¢
- Blackville 17.1¢
- Gaston 17.1¢
- Gadsden 17.1¢
- Saint George 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 29039, 29115, 29117
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Edisto?
Most homes in Edisto get power from Aiken Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 18.30¢/kWh including all charges. The South Carolina average is 15.64¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Edisto: City of Orangeburg (15.87¢), Edisto Electric Co-op (19.86¢), Dominion Energy South Carolina (17.12¢).
What is the average electric bill in Edisto?
About $201 a month, based on 1,099 kWh a month (the average for Aiken Electric Co-op customers) at 18.30¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Edisto, SC?
5 utilities serve Edisto's ZIP codes: Aiken Electric Co-op, City of Orangeburg, Edisto Electric Co-op, Dominion Energy South Carolina, Tri-County Electric Co-op, Inc (SC). Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Edisto?
In 2025, customers in Orangeburg County averaged 72 min without power. Outages hit 37 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-26, when 6,191 customers (10.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.