Electricity rates in Hilton Head Island, SC
Hilton Head Island (40,512 people, Beaufort County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Palmetto Electric Co-op pay about 15.19¢/kWh, 3% less than the South Carolina average.
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Electric companies serving Hilton Head Island
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.19¢ | $184 | 70K | 51 |
| Dominion Energy South Carolina | Investor-owned utility | 17.12¢ | $177 | 713K | 131 |
Power outages in Beaufort County right now
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Outage history in Beaufort County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 828 | 86 |
| Days with outages | 53 | 39 |
| Most customers out at once | 55,188 (43.4%) | 7,607 (6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-02-26 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (828 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Hilton Head 15.2¢
- Bluffton 17.1¢
- Port Royal 17.1¢
- Burton 17.1¢
- Beaufort 17.1¢
- Laurel Bay 17.1¢
- Hardeeville 17.1¢
- Ridgeland 17.1¢
- Seabrook Island 17.1¢
- Meggett 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 29925, 29926, 29928, 29938
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Hilton Head Island?
Most homes in Hilton Head Island get power from Palmetto Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 15.19¢/kWh including all charges. The South Carolina average is 15.64¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Hilton Head Island: Dominion Energy South Carolina (17.12¢).
What is the average electric bill in Hilton Head Island?
About $184 a month, based on 1,210 kWh a month (the average for Palmetto Electric Co-op customers) at 15.19¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Hilton Head Island, SC?
2 utilities serve Hilton Head Island's ZIP codes: Palmetto Electric Co-op, Dominion Energy South Carolina. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Hilton Head Island?
In 2025, customers in Beaufort County averaged 86 min without power. Outages hit 39 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-26, when 7,607 customers (6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.