Electricity rates in Garden City, SC
Garden City (9,209 people, Horry County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on South Carolina Public Service Authority pay about 14.06¢/kWh, 10% less than the South Carolina average.
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Electric companies serving Garden City
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina Public Service Authority | State-owned utility | 14.06¢ | $135 | 189K | 43 |
| Horry Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.46¢ | $155 | 92K | 110 |
| Santee Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.13¢ | $221 | 35K | 211 |
Power outages in Horry County right now
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Outage history in Horry County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 88 | 94 |
| Days with outages | 45 | 50 |
| Most customers out at once | 33,305 (12.8%) | 30,016 (11.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-30 | 2025-02-20 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (88 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Surfside Beach 14.1¢
- Murrells Inlet 14.1¢
- Socastee 14.1¢
- Forestbrook 14.1¢
- Myrtle Beach 14.1¢
- Conway 14.5¢
- Georgetown 17.1¢
- North Myrtle Beach 14.1¢
- Johnsonville 14.9¢
- Little River 14.1¢
ZIP codes: 29575, 29576, 29587
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Garden City?
Most homes in Garden City get power from South Carolina Public Service Authority, where residential customers pay an average of 14.06¢/kWh including all charges. The South Carolina average is 15.64¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Garden City: Horry Electric Co-op (14.46¢), Santee Electric Co-op (17.13¢).
What is the average electric bill in Garden City?
About $135 a month, based on 959 kWh a month (the average for South Carolina Public Service Authority customers) at 14.06¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Garden City, SC?
3 utilities serve Garden City's ZIP codes: South Carolina Public Service Authority, Horry Electric Co-op, Santee Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Garden City?
In 2025, customers in Horry County averaged 94 min without power. Outages hit 50 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-20, when 30,016 customers (11.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.