Electricity rates in North Hartsville, SC
North Hartsville (3,251 people, Darlington County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Duke Energy Progress pay about 14.92¢/kWh, 5% less than the South Carolina average.
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Electric companies serving North Hartsville
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor-owned utility | 14.92¢ | $180 | 144K | 119 |
| Lynches River Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.08¢ | $182 | 22K | 202 |
Power outages in Darlington County right now
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Outage history in Darlington County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 272 | 173 |
| Days with outages | 47 | 52 |
| Most customers out at once | 6,300 (32.8%) | 4,113 (21.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-01 | 2025-01-24 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (272 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Hartsville 14.9¢
- Darlington 14.9¢
- Bishopville 14.9¢
- Timmonsville 14.9¢
- Florence 14.9¢
- Cheraw 14.9¢
- Chesterfield 14.9¢
- Bennettsville 14.9¢
- Kershaw 14.0¢
- Pageland 14.0¢
ZIP codes: 29550, 29551
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in North Hartsville?
Most homes in North Hartsville get power from Duke Energy Progress, where residential customers pay an average of 14.92¢/kWh including all charges. The South Carolina average is 15.64¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of North Hartsville: Lynches River Electric Co-op (17.08¢).
What is the average electric bill in North Hartsville?
About $180 a month, based on 1,206 kWh a month (the average for Duke Energy Progress customers) at 14.92¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in North Hartsville, SC?
2 utilities serve North Hartsville's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Progress, Lynches River Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in North Hartsville?
In 2025, customers in Darlington County averaged 2 hr 53 min without power. Outages hit 52 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-24, when 4,113 customers (21.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.