Electricity rates in Lake City, SC
Lake City (6,788 people, Florence 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 Lake City
| 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 Florence County right now
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Outage history in Florence County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 175 | 93 |
| Days with outages | 50 | 54 |
| Most customers out at once | 6,382 (11.7%) | 4,099 (7.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-11-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (175 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Pamplico 14.9¢
- Kingstree 14.9¢
- Johnsonville 14.9¢
- Timmonsville 14.9¢
- Florence 14.9¢
- Manning 17.1¢
- Marion 14.9¢
- Red Hill 14.9¢
- Darlington 14.9¢
- Andrews 14.9¢
ZIP codes: 29560
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Lake City?
Most homes in Lake City 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 Lake City: Santee Electric Co-op (17.13¢), Black River Electric Co-op (15.83¢).
What is the average electric bill in Lake City?
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 Lake City, SC?
3 utilities serve Lake City'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 Lake City?
In 2025, customers in Florence County averaged 93 min without power. Outages hit 54 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-19, when 4,099 customers (7.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.