Electricity rates in Elgin, SC
Elgin (2,607 people, Kershaw County) is served by 3 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 Elgin
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy South Carolina | Investor-owned utility | 17.12¢ | $177 | 713K | 131 |
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor-owned utility | 14.92¢ | $180 | 144K | 119 |
| Fairfield Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.31¢ | $189 | 33K | 139 |
Power outages in Kershaw County right now
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Outage history in Kershaw County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 481 | 128 |
| Days with outages | 48 | 45 |
| Most customers out at once | 9,055 (21%) | 4,356 (10.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-06-20 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (481 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Lancaster 14.0¢
- Lancaster Mill 14.0¢
- Irwin 14.0¢
- Kershaw 14.0¢
- Great Falls 14.0¢
- Catawba 14.0¢
- Pageland 14.0¢
- Lesslie 14.0¢
- Rock Hill 14.0¢
- Fort Mill 14.0¢
ZIP codes: 29045
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Elgin?
Most homes in Elgin 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 Elgin: Duke Energy Progress (14.92¢), Fairfield Electric Co-op (16.31¢).
What is the average electric bill in Elgin?
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 Elgin, SC?
3 utilities serve Elgin's ZIP codes: Dominion Energy South Carolina, Duke Energy Progress, Fairfield Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Elgin?
In 2025, customers in Kershaw County averaged 2 hr 8 min without power. Outages hit 45 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-20, when 4,356 customers (10.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.