Electricity rates in Lake Wylie, SC
Lake Wylie (8,841 people, York County) is served by 2 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 Lake Wylie
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor-owned utility | 13.97¢ | $147 | 582K | 220 |
| York Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.30¢ | $155 | 66K | 66 |
Power outages in York County right now
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Outage history in York County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 864 | 102 |
| Days with outages | 57 | 49 |
| Most customers out at once | 59,979 (34.6%) | 4,971 (2.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-08-05 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (864 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Tega Cay 14.0¢
- India Hook 14.0¢
- Newport 14.0¢
- Fort Mill 14.0¢
- Clover 14.0¢
- Rock Hill 14.0¢
- York 14.0¢
- Lesslie 14.0¢
- Catawba 14.0¢
- Blacksburg 14.0¢
ZIP codes: 29708
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Lake Wylie?
Most homes in Lake Wylie 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 Lake Wylie: York Electric Co-op (14.30¢).
What is the average electric bill in Lake Wylie?
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 Lake Wylie, SC?
2 utilities serve Lake Wylie's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Carolinas, York Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Lake Wylie?
In 2025, customers in York County averaged 102 min without power. Outages hit 49 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-05, when 4,971 customers (2.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.