Electricity rates in Marion, SC
Marion (6,714 people, Marion County) is served by 2 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 Marion
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor-owned utility | 14.92¢ | $180 | 144K | 119 |
| Horry Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.46¢ | $155 | 92K | 110 |
Power outages in Marion County right now
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Outage history in Marion County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 424 | 222 |
| Days with outages | 33 | 46 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,626 (42.7%) | 1,510 (17.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-06-08 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (424 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Mullins 14.9¢
- Latta 14.9¢
- Red Hill 14.9¢
- Pamplico 14.9¢
- Dillon 14.9¢
- Florence 14.9¢
- Johnsonville 14.9¢
- Darlington 14.9¢
- Lake City 14.9¢
- Loris 14.9¢
ZIP codes: 29571
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Marion?
Most homes in Marion 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 Marion: Horry Electric Co-op (14.46¢).
What is the average electric bill in Marion?
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 Marion, SC?
2 utilities serve Marion's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Progress, Horry Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Marion?
In 2025, customers in Marion County averaged 3 hr 42 min without power. Outages hit 46 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-08, when 1,510 customers (17.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.