Electricity rates in Five Forks, SC
Five Forks (14,140 people, Greenville County) is served by 3 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 Five Forks
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor-owned utility | 13.97¢ | $147 | 582K | 220 |
| Blue Ridge Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 20.72¢ | $207 | 69K | 205 |
| Laurens Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.33¢ | $175 | 60K | 211 |
Power outages in Greenville County right now
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Outage history in Greenville County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 9,969 | 215 |
| Days with outages | 88 | 58 |
| Most customers out at once | 270,050 (129.8%) | 18,955 (9.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-06-08 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (9,969 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Simpsonville 14.0¢
- Mauldin 14.0¢
- Fountain Inn 14.0¢
- Taylors 14.0¢
- Wade Hampton 14.0¢
- Greer 14.0¢
- Greenville 14.0¢
- Duncan 14.0¢
- Dunean 14.0¢
- Gantt 14.0¢
ZIP codes: 29662, 29681
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Five Forks?
Most homes in Five Forks 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 Five Forks: Blue Ridge Electric Co-op (20.72¢), Laurens Electric Co-op (16.33¢).
What is the average electric bill in Five Forks?
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 Five Forks, SC?
3 utilities serve Five Forks's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Carolinas, Blue Ridge Electric Co-op, Laurens Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Five Forks?
In 2025, customers in Greenville County averaged 3 hr 35 min without power. Outages hit 58 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-08, when 18,955 customers (9.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.