Electricity rates in Saluda, SC
Saluda (3,596 people, Saluda County) is served by 4 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 Saluda
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy South Carolina | Investor-owned utility | 17.12¢ | $177 | 713K | 131 |
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor-owned utility | 13.97¢ | $147 | 582K | 220 |
| Aiken Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 18.30¢ | $201 | 51K | 189 |
| Newberry Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.83¢ | $180 | 13K | 512 |
Power outages in Saluda County right now
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Outage history in Saluda County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 9,354 | 1,005 |
| Days with outages | 79 | 60 |
| Most customers out at once | 15,102 (127.7%) | 12,782 (108.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-28 | 2025-06-08 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (9,354 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Johnston 17.1¢
- Batesburg 17.1¢
- Batesburg-Leesville 17.1¢
- Leesville 17.1¢
- Edgefield 17.1¢
- Ninety Six 17.1¢
- Prosperity 17.1¢
- Newberry 17.1¢
- Greenwood 14.0¢
- Chapin 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 29138
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Saluda?
Most homes in Saluda 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 Saluda: Duke Energy Carolinas (13.97¢), Aiken Electric Co-op (18.30¢), Newberry Electric Co-op (17.83¢).
What is the average electric bill in Saluda?
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 Saluda, SC?
4 utilities serve Saluda's ZIP codes: Dominion Energy South Carolina, Duke Energy Carolinas, Aiken Electric Co-op, Newberry Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Saluda?
In 2025, customers in Saluda County averaged 16 hr 45 min without power. Outages hit 60 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-08, when 12,782 customers (108.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.