Electricity rates in Georgetown, SC
Georgetown (9,062 people, Georgetown County) is served by 6 electric utilities. Homes on Santee Electric Co-op pay about 17.13¢/kWh, 10% more than the South Carolina average.
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Electric companies serving Georgetown
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santee Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.13¢ | $221 | 35K | 211 |
| South Carolina Public Service Authority | State-owned utility | 14.06¢ | $135 | 189K | 43 |
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor-owned utility | 14.92¢ | $180 | 144K | 119 |
| Berkeley Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.73¢ | $192 | 120K | 114 |
| Horry Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.46¢ | $155 | 92K | 110 |
| City of Georgetown | Municipal utility | 11.69¢ | $245 | 5,241 | — |
Power outages in Georgetown County right now
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Outage history in Georgetown County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 264 | 143 |
| Days with outages | 42 | 76 |
| Most customers out at once | 19,521 (42.4%) | 2,616 (5.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-15 | 2025-07-18 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (264 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Andrews 14.9¢
- Murrells Inlet 14.1¢
- Garden City 14.1¢
- Surfside Beach 14.1¢
- Socastee 14.1¢
- Awendaw 17.1¢
- Forestbrook 14.1¢
- Johnsonville 14.9¢
- Myrtle Beach 14.1¢
- Conway 14.5¢
ZIP codes: 29440, 29442
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Georgetown?
Most homes in Georgetown get power from Santee Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 17.13¢/kWh including all charges. The South Carolina average is 15.64¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Georgetown: South Carolina Public Service Authority (14.06¢), Duke Energy Progress (14.92¢), Berkeley Electric Co-op (16.73¢).
What is the average electric bill in Georgetown?
About $221 a month, based on 1,289 kWh a month (the average for Santee Electric Co-op customers) at 17.13¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Georgetown, SC?
6 utilities serve Georgetown's ZIP codes: Santee Electric Co-op, South Carolina Public Service Authority, Duke Energy Progress, Berkeley Electric Co-op, Horry Electric Co-op, City of Georgetown. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Georgetown?
In 2025, customers in Georgetown County averaged 2 hr 23 min without power. Outages hit 76 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-18, when 2,616 customers (5.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.