Electricity rates in Newberry, SC
Newberry (10,331 people, Newberry County) is served by 5 electric utilities. Homes on Dominion Energy South Carolina pay about 17.12¢/kWh, 9% more than the South Carolina average.
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Electric companies serving Newberry
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy South Carolina | Investor-owned utility | 17.12¢ | $177 | 713K | 131 |
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor-owned utility | 13.97¢ | $147 | 582K | 220 |
| Mid-Carolina Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.60¢ | $204 | 57K | 267 |
| Aiken Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 18.30¢ | $201 | 51K | 189 |
| Newberry Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.83¢ | $180 | 13K | 512 |
Power outages in Newberry County right now
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Outage history in Newberry County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 5,498 | 441 |
| Days with outages | 99 | 76 |
| Most customers out at once | 16,661 (71.3%) | 9,480 (40.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-28 | 2025-06-08 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (5,498 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Prosperity 17.1¢
- Joanna 14.0¢
- Whitmire 14.0¢
- Chapin 17.1¢
- Clinton 14.0¢
- Saluda 17.1¢
- Lake Murray of Richland 17.1¢
- Ninety Six 17.1¢
- Leesville 17.1¢
- Batesburg-Leesville 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 29108
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Newberry?
Most homes in Newberry get power from Dominion Energy South Carolina, where residential customers pay an average of 17.12¢/kWh including all charges. The South Carolina average is 15.64¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Newberry: Duke Energy Carolinas (13.97¢), Mid-Carolina Electric Co-op (17.60¢), Aiken Electric Co-op (18.30¢).
What is the average electric bill in Newberry?
About $177 a month, based on 1,032 kWh a month (the average for Dominion Energy South Carolina customers) at 17.12¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Newberry, SC?
5 utilities serve Newberry's ZIP codes: Dominion Energy South Carolina, Duke Energy Carolinas, Mid-Carolina Electric Co-op, Aiken Electric Co-op, Newberry Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Newberry?
In 2025, customers in Newberry County averaged 7 hr 21 min without power. Outages hit 76 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-08, when 9,480 customers (40.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.