Electricity rates in Monarch Mill, SC
Monarch Mill (1,811 people, Union County) is served by 7 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 Monarch Mill
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor-owned utility | 13.97¢ | $147 | 582K | 220 |
| Broad River Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.94¢ | $193 | 24K | 108 |
| Lockhart Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 15.34¢ | $171 | 4,961 | — |
| Dominion Energy South Carolina | Investor-owned utility | 17.12¢ | $177 | 713K | 131 |
| Laurens Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.33¢ | $175 | 60K | 211 |
| Fairfield Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.31¢ | $189 | 33K | 139 |
| Newberry Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.83¢ | $180 | 13K | 512 |
Power outages in Union County right now
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Outage history in Union County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,575 | 110 |
| Days with outages | 34 | 24 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,866 (17.6%) | 1,822 (8.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-10-04 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,575 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 29321, 29379
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Monarch Mill?
Most homes in Monarch Mill 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 Monarch Mill: Broad River Electric Co-op (17.94¢), Lockhart Power Co. (15.34¢), Dominion Energy South Carolina (17.12¢).
What is the average electric bill in Monarch Mill?
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 Monarch Mill, SC?
7 utilities serve Monarch Mill's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Carolinas, Broad River Electric Co-op, Lockhart Power Co., Dominion Energy South Carolina, Laurens Electric Co-op, Fairfield Electric Co-op, Newberry Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Monarch Mill?
In 2025, customers in Union County averaged 110 min without power. Outages hit 24 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-10-04, when 1,822 customers (8.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.