Electricity rates in Shell Point, SC
Shell Point (2,817 people, Charleston County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Berkeley Electric Co-op pay about 16.73¢/kWh, 7% more than the South Carolina average.
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Electric companies serving Shell Point
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.73¢ | $192 | 120K | 114 |
| Dominion Energy South Carolina | Investor-owned utility | 17.12¢ | $177 | 713K | 131 |
Power outages in Charleston County right now
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Outage history in Charleston County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 254 | 135 |
| Days with outages | 39 | 96 |
| Most customers out at once | 41,670 (18%) | 6,830 (3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-09-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (254 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Ravenel 17.1¢
- Hollywood 17.1¢
- North Charleston 17.1¢
- Meggett 17.1¢
- James Island 17.1¢
- Charleston 17.1¢
- Hanahan 17.1¢
- Folly Beach 17.1¢
- Ladson 17.1¢
- Goose Creek 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 29414, 29455, 29457
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Shell Point?
Most homes in Shell Point get power from Berkeley Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 16.73¢/kWh including all charges. The South Carolina average is 15.64¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Shell Point: Dominion Energy South Carolina (17.12¢).
What is the average electric bill in Shell Point?
About $192 a month, based on 1,149 kWh a month (the average for Berkeley Electric Co-op customers) at 16.73¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Shell Point, SC?
2 utilities serve Shell Point's ZIP codes: Berkeley Electric Co-op, Dominion Energy South Carolina. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Shell Point?
In 2025, customers in Charleston County averaged 2 hr 15 min without power. Outages hit 96 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-09-15, when 6,830 customers (3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.