Electricity rates in Lancaster, SC
Lancaster (8,956 people, Lancaster County) is served by 4 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 Lancaster
| 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 |
| Fairfield Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.31¢ | $189 | 33K | 139 |
| Lynches River Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.08¢ | $182 | 22K | 202 |
Power outages in Lancaster County right now
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Outage history in Lancaster County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 676 | 184 |
| Days with outages | 74 | 52 |
| Most customers out at once | 17,052 (32.6%) | 5,861 (11.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-07-22 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (676 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Lancaster Mill 14.0¢
- Irwin 14.0¢
- Elgin 17.1¢
- Catawba 14.0¢
- Great Falls 14.0¢
- Kershaw 14.0¢
- Lesslie 14.0¢
- Rock Hill 14.0¢
- Pageland 14.0¢
- Fort Mill 14.0¢
ZIP codes: 29720, 29721, 29722
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Lancaster?
Most homes in Lancaster 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 Lancaster: York Electric Co-op (14.30¢), Fairfield Electric Co-op (16.31¢), Lynches River Electric Co-op (17.08¢).
What is the average electric bill in Lancaster?
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 Lancaster, SC?
4 utilities serve Lancaster's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Carolinas, York Electric Co-op, Fairfield Electric Co-op, Lynches River Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Lancaster?
In 2025, customers in Lancaster County averaged 3 hr 4 min without power. Outages hit 52 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-22, when 5,861 customers (11.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.