Electricity rates in Saint Matthews, SC
Saint Matthews (2,021 people, Calhoun County) is served by 5 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 Matthews
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy South Carolina | Investor-owned utility | 17.12¢ | $177 | 713K | 131 |
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor-owned utility | 14.92¢ | $180 | 144K | 119 |
| Fairfield Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.31¢ | $189 | 33K | 139 |
| Black River Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.83¢ | $204 | 31K | 96 |
| Tri-County Electric Co-op, Inc (SC) | Electric cooperative | 20.84¢ | $236 | 18K | 265 |
Power outages in Calhoun County right now
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Outage history in Calhoun County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 837 | 344 |
| Days with outages | 46 | 64 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,126 (56%) | 12,785 (139.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-06-26 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (837 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Brookdale 15.9¢
- Wilkinson Heights 15.9¢
- Gadsden 17.1¢
- Orangeburg 15.9¢
- Edisto 18.3¢
- Hopkins 17.1¢
- Gaston 17.1¢
- Wedgewood 14.9¢
- Wedgefield 17.1¢
- Privateer 14.9¢
ZIP codes: 29135
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Saint Matthews?
Most homes in Saint Matthews 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 Matthews: Duke Energy Progress (14.92¢), Fairfield Electric Co-op (16.31¢), Black River Electric Co-op (15.83¢).
What is the average electric bill in Saint Matthews?
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 Matthews, SC?
5 utilities serve Saint Matthews's ZIP codes: Dominion Energy South Carolina, Duke Energy Progress, Fairfield Electric Co-op, Black River Electric Co-op, Tri-County Electric Co-op, Inc (SC). Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Saint Matthews?
In 2025, customers in Calhoun County averaged 5 hr 44 min without power. Outages hit 64 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-26, when 12,785 customers (139.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.