Electricity rates in Saint Andrews, SC
Saint Andrews (21,151 people, Richland 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 Saint Andrews
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy South Carolina | Investor-owned utility | 17.12¢ | $177 | 713K | 131 |
| Mid-Carolina Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.60¢ | $204 | 57K | 267 |
| Fairfield Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.31¢ | $189 | 33K | 139 |
Power outages in Richland County right now
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Outage history in Richland County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,207 | 172 |
| Days with outages | 63 | 38 |
| Most customers out at once | 106,649 (46.9%) | 43,801 (19.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-06-26 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,207 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Seven Oaks 17.1¢
- West Columbia 17.1¢
- Columbia 17.1¢
- Oak Grove 17.1¢
- Cayce 17.1¢
- Irmo 17.1¢
- Springdale 17.1¢
- Forest Acres 17.1¢
- Dentsville 17.1¢
- Lexington 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 29169, 29203, 29210
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Saint Andrews?
Most homes in Saint Andrews 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 Saint Andrews: Mid-Carolina Electric Co-op (17.60¢), Fairfield Electric Co-op (16.31¢).
What is the average electric bill in Saint Andrews?
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 Saint Andrews, SC?
3 utilities serve Saint Andrews's ZIP codes: Dominion Energy South Carolina, Mid-Carolina Electric Co-op, Fairfield Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Saint Andrews?
In 2025, customers in Richland County averaged 2 hr 52 min without power. Outages hit 38 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-26, when 43,801 customers (19.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.