Electricity rates in Forest Acres, SC
Forest Acres (10,615 people, Richland County) is served by Dominion Energy South Carolina. 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 Forest Acres
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy South Carolina | Investor-owned utility | 17.12¢ | $177 | 713K | 131 |
Power outages in Richland County right now
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Outage history in Richland County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,207 | 172 |
| Days with outages | 63 | 38 |
| Most customers out at once | 106,649 (46.9%) | 43,801 (19.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-06-26 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,207 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Columbia 17.1¢
- Dentsville 17.1¢
- Woodfield 17.1¢
- West Columbia 17.1¢
- Cayce 17.1¢
- Saint Andrews 17.1¢
- Springdale 17.1¢
- Oak Grove 17.1¢
- Seven Oaks 17.1¢
- Pineridge 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 29204, 29215, 29219
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Forest Acres?
Most homes in Forest Acres 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in Forest Acres?
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 Forest Acres, SC?
Dominion Energy South Carolina serves Forest Acres.
How often does the power go out in Forest Acres?
In 2025, customers in Richland County averaged 2 hr 52 min without power. Outages hit 38 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-26, when 43,801 customers (19.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.