Electricity rates in Kingstree, SC
Kingstree (3,183 people, Williamsburg County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Duke Energy Progress pay about 14.92¢/kWh, 5% less than the South Carolina average.
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Electric companies serving Kingstree
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor-owned utility | 14.92¢ | $180 | 144K | 119 |
| Santee Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.13¢ | $221 | 35K | 211 |
| Black River Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.83¢ | $204 | 31K | 96 |
Power outages in Williamsburg County right now
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Outage history in Williamsburg County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 451 | 211 |
| Days with outages | 50 | 68 |
| Most customers out at once | 6,613 (30.8%) | 5,067 (23.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-11-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (451 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Lake City 14.9¢
- Saint Stephen 14.9¢
- Andrews 14.9¢
- Manning 17.1¢
- Johnsonville 14.9¢
- Bonneau Beach 16.7¢
- Pamplico 14.9¢
- East Sumter 14.9¢
- Lakewood 14.9¢
- Timmonsville 14.9¢
ZIP codes: 29556
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Kingstree?
Most homes in Kingstree get power from Duke Energy Progress, where residential customers pay an average of 14.92¢/kWh including all charges. The South Carolina average is 15.64¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Kingstree: Santee Electric Co-op (17.13¢), Black River Electric Co-op (15.83¢).
What is the average electric bill in Kingstree?
About $180 a month, based on 1,206 kWh a month (the average for Duke Energy Progress customers) at 14.92¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Kingstree, SC?
3 utilities serve Kingstree's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Progress, Santee Electric Co-op, Black River Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Kingstree?
In 2025, customers in Williamsburg County averaged 3 hr 31 min without power. Outages hit 68 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-19, when 5,067 customers (23.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.