Electricity rates in Saint George, SC
Saint George (2,084 people, Dorchester County) is served by 2 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 George
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy South Carolina | Investor-owned utility | 17.12¢ | $177 | 713K | 131 |
| 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
- Holly Hill 17.1¢
- Ridgeville 17.1¢
- Walterboro 17.1¢
- Wilkinson Heights 15.9¢
- Summerville 17.1¢
- Brookdale 15.9¢
- Orangeburg 15.9¢
- Lincolnville 17.1¢
- Edisto 18.3¢
- Bamberg 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 29477
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Saint George?
Most homes in Saint George 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 George: Edisto Electric Co-op (19.86¢).
What is the average electric bill in Saint George?
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 George, SC?
2 utilities serve Saint George's ZIP codes: Dominion Energy South Carolina, Edisto Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Saint George?
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.