Electricity rates in Ridgeville, SC
Ridgeville (1,836 people, Dorchester County) is served by 3 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 Ridgeville
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy South Carolina | Investor-owned utility | 17.12¢ | $177 | 713K | 131 |
| Berkeley Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.73¢ | $192 | 120K | 114 |
| Edisto Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 19.86¢ | $238 | 16K | 236 |
Power outages in Dorchester County right now
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Outage history in Dorchester County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 545 | 171 |
| Days with outages | 66 | 78 |
| Most customers out at once | 23,470 (32%) | 12,386 (16.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-03-21 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (545 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Summerville 17.1¢
- Lincolnville 17.1¢
- Sangaree 17.1¢
- Ladson 17.1¢
- Saint George 17.1¢
- Holly Hill 17.1¢
- Goose Creek 17.1¢
- Moncks Corner 17.1¢
- Hanahan 17.1¢
- Ravenel 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 29472
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Ridgeville?
Most homes in Ridgeville 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 Ridgeville: Berkeley Electric Co-op (16.73¢), Edisto Electric Co-op (19.86¢).
What is the average electric bill in Ridgeville?
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 Ridgeville, SC?
3 utilities serve Ridgeville's ZIP codes: Dominion Energy South Carolina, Berkeley Electric Co-op, Edisto Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Ridgeville?
In 2025, customers in Dorchester County averaged 2 hr 51 min without power. Outages hit 78 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-21, when 12,386 customers (16.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.