Electricity rates in New Ellenton, SC
New Ellenton (2,121 people, Aiken County) is served by Aiken Electric Co-op. Homes on Aiken Electric Co-op pay about 18.30¢/kWh, 17% more than the South Carolina average.
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Electric companies serving New Ellenton
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiken Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 18.30¢ | $201 | 51K | 189 |
Power outages in Aiken County right now
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Outage history in Aiken County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 9,367 | 222 |
| Days with outages | 70 | 78 |
| Most customers out at once | 91,915 (115.9%) | 16,695 (21.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-06-08 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (9,367 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Jackson 17.1¢
- Aiken 17.1¢
- Gloverville 17.1¢
- Warrenville 17.1¢
- Langley 17.1¢
- Burnettown 17.1¢
- Graniteville 17.1¢
- Clearwater 17.1¢
- Williston 17.1¢
- Belvedere 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 29809
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in New Ellenton?
Most homes in New Ellenton get power from Aiken Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 18.30¢/kWh including all charges. The South Carolina average is 15.64¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in New Ellenton?
About $201 a month, based on 1,099 kWh a month (the average for Aiken Electric Co-op customers) at 18.30¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in New Ellenton, SC?
Aiken Electric Co-op serves New Ellenton.
How often does the power go out in New Ellenton?
In 2025, customers in Aiken County averaged 3 hr 42 min without power. Outages hit 78 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-08, when 16,695 customers (21.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.