Electricity rates in Great Falls, SC
Great Falls (1,932 people, Chester 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 Great Falls
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor-owned utility | 13.97¢ | $147 | 582K | 220 |
| Fairfield Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.31¢ | $189 | 33K | 139 |
| Lynches River Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.08¢ | $182 | 22K | 202 |
Power outages in Chester County right now
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Outage history in Chester County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,902 | 224 |
| Days with outages | 79 | 49 |
| Most customers out at once | 12,625 (61.4%) | 3,109 (15.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-09-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,902 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Irwin 14.0¢
- Lancaster Mill 14.0¢
- Elgin 17.1¢
- Lancaster 14.0¢
- Winnsboro 17.1¢
- Winnsboro Mills 17.1¢
- Kershaw 14.0¢
- Catawba 14.0¢
- Eureka Mill 14.0¢
- Chester 14.0¢
ZIP codes: 29055
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Great Falls?
Most homes in Great Falls 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 Great Falls: Fairfield Electric Co-op (16.31¢), Lynches River Electric Co-op (17.08¢).
What is the average electric bill in Great Falls?
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 Great Falls, SC?
3 utilities serve Great Falls's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Carolinas, Fairfield Electric Co-op, Lynches River Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Great Falls?
In 2025, customers in Chester County averaged 3 hr 44 min without power. Outages hit 49 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-09-16, when 3,109 customers (15.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.