Electricity rates in Murrells Inlet, SC
Murrells Inlet (7,547 people, Georgetown County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on South Carolina Public Service Authority pay about 14.06¢/kWh, 10% less than the South Carolina average.
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Electric companies serving Murrells Inlet
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina Public Service Authority | State-owned utility | 14.06¢ | $135 | 189K | 43 |
| Horry Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.46¢ | $155 | 92K | 110 |
| Santee Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.13¢ | $221 | 35K | 211 |
Power outages in Georgetown County right now
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Outage history in Georgetown County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 264 | 143 |
| Days with outages | 42 | 76 |
| Most customers out at once | 19,521 (42.4%) | 2,616 (5.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-15 | 2025-07-18 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (264 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Garden City 14.1¢
- Surfside Beach 14.1¢
- Socastee 14.1¢
- Forestbrook 14.1¢
- Myrtle Beach 14.1¢
- Georgetown 17.1¢
- Conway 14.5¢
- North Myrtle Beach 14.1¢
- Johnsonville 14.9¢
- Andrews 14.9¢
ZIP codes: 29576
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Murrells Inlet?
Most homes in Murrells Inlet get power from South Carolina Public Service Authority, where residential customers pay an average of 14.06¢/kWh including all charges. The South Carolina average is 15.64¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Murrells Inlet: Horry Electric Co-op (14.46¢), Santee Electric Co-op (17.13¢).
What is the average electric bill in Murrells Inlet?
About $135 a month, based on 959 kWh a month (the average for South Carolina Public Service Authority customers) at 14.06¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Murrells Inlet, SC?
3 utilities serve Murrells Inlet's ZIP codes: South Carolina Public Service Authority, Horry Electric Co-op, Santee Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Murrells Inlet?
In 2025, customers in Georgetown County averaged 2 hr 23 min without power. Outages hit 76 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-18, when 2,616 customers (5.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.