Electricity rates in Greenwood, SC
Greenwood (23,260 people, Greenwood 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 Greenwood
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor-owned utility | 13.97¢ | $147 | 582K | 220 |
| Greenwood CPW | Municipal utility | 10.42¢ | $87 | 12K | 101 |
| Laurens Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.33¢ | $175 | 60K | 211 |
Power outages in Greenwood County right now
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Outage history in Greenwood County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 7,139 | 375 |
| Days with outages | 57 | 30 |
| Most customers out at once | 29,946 (73.6%) | 8,322 (20.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-06-08 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (7,139 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Ninety Six 17.1¢
- Abbeville 17.1¢
- Ware Shoals 14.0¢
- Due West 14.0¢
- McCormick 17.1¢
- Honea Path 14.0¢
- Laurens 14.0¢
- Watts Mills 14.0¢
- Clinton 14.0¢
- Joanna 14.0¢
ZIP codes: 29646, 29647, 29648, 29649
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Greenwood?
Most homes in Greenwood 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 Greenwood: Greenwood CPW (10.42¢), Laurens Electric Co-op (16.33¢).
What is the average electric bill in Greenwood?
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 Greenwood, SC?
3 utilities serve Greenwood's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Carolinas, Greenwood CPW, Laurens Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Greenwood?
In 2025, customers in Greenwood County averaged 6 hr 15 min without power. Outages hit 30 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-08, when 8,322 customers (20.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.