Electricity rates in Pacolet, SC
Pacolet (2,352 people, Spartanburg County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Duke Energy Carolinas pay about 13.97¢/kWh, 11% less than the South Carolina average.
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Electric companies serving Pacolet
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor-owned utility | 13.97¢ | $147 | 582K | 220 |
| Broad River Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.94¢ | $193 | 24K | 108 |
| Lockhart Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 15.34¢ | $171 | 4,961 | — |
Power outages in Spartanburg County right now
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Outage history in Spartanburg County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 10,634 | 192 |
| Days with outages | 99 | 66 |
| Most customers out at once | 183,816 (124.6%) | 7,579 (5.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-28 | 2025-07-31 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (10,634 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Cowpens 14.0¢
- Spartanburg 14.0¢
- Roebuck 14.0¢
- Saxon 14.0¢
- Buffalo 14.0¢
- Gaffney 14.0¢
- Arcadia 14.0¢
- Mayo 14.0¢
- East Gaffney 14.0¢
- Southern Shops 14.0¢
ZIP codes: 29372
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Pacolet?
Most homes in Pacolet get power from Duke Energy Carolinas, where residential customers pay an average of 13.97¢/kWh including all charges. The South Carolina average is 15.64¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Pacolet: Broad River Electric Co-op (17.94¢), Lockhart Power Co. (15.34¢).
What is the average electric bill in Pacolet?
About $147 a month, based on 1,051 kWh a month (the average for Duke Energy Carolinas customers) at 13.97¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Pacolet, SC?
3 utilities serve Pacolet's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Carolinas, Broad River Electric Co-op, Lockhart Power Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Pacolet?
In 2025, customers in Spartanburg County averaged 3 hr 12 min without power. Outages hit 66 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-31, when 7,579 customers (5.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.