Electricity rates in Ninety Six, SC
Ninety Six (2,048 people, Greenwood 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 Ninety Six
| 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 |
| Laurens Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.33¢ | $175 | 60K | 211 |
| 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 Greenwood County right now
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Outage history in Greenwood County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 7,139 | 375 |
| Days with outages | 57 | 30 |
| Most customers out at once | 29,946 (73.6%) | 8,322 (20.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-06-08 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (7,139 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Greenwood 14.0¢
- Saluda 17.1¢
- Ware Shoals 14.0¢
- Abbeville 17.1¢
- Joanna 14.0¢
- Clinton 14.0¢
- Laurens 14.0¢
- Due West 14.0¢
- Watts Mills 14.0¢
- McCormick 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 29666
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Ninety Six?
Most homes in Ninety Six 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 Ninety Six: Duke Energy Carolinas (13.97¢), Laurens Electric Co-op (16.33¢), Aiken Electric Co-op (18.30¢).
What is the average electric bill in Ninety Six?
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 Ninety Six, SC?
5 utilities serve Ninety Six's ZIP codes: Dominion Energy South Carolina, Duke Energy Carolinas, Laurens 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 Ninety Six?
In 2025, customers in Greenwood County averaged 6 hr 15 min without power. Outages hit 30 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-08, when 8,322 customers (20.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.