Electricity rates in Fort Mill, SC
Fort Mill (13,662 people, Lancaster County) is served by 2 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 Fort Mill
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor-owned utility | 13.97¢ | $147 | 582K | 220 |
| York Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.30¢ | $155 | 66K | 66 |
Power outages in Lancaster County right now
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Outage history in Lancaster County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 676 | 184 |
| Days with outages | 74 | 52 |
| Most customers out at once | 17,052 (32.6%) | 5,861 (11.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-07-22 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (676 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- India Hook 14.0¢
- Tega Cay 14.0¢
- Rock Hill 14.0¢
- Lesslie 14.0¢
- Newport 14.0¢
- Lake Wylie 14.0¢
- Catawba 14.0¢
- York 14.0¢
- Clover 14.0¢
- Lancaster 14.0¢
ZIP codes: 29707, 29708, 29715, 29716
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Fort Mill?
Most homes in Fort Mill 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 Fort Mill: York Electric Co-op (14.30¢).
What is the average electric bill in Fort Mill?
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 Fort Mill, SC?
2 utilities serve Fort Mill's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Carolinas, York Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Fort Mill?
In 2025, customers in Lancaster County averaged 3 hr 4 min without power. Outages hit 52 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-22, when 5,861 customers (11.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.