Electricity rates in South Congaree, SC
South Congaree (2,388 people, Lexington 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 South Congaree
| 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 |
| Tri-County Electric Co-op, Inc (SC) | Electric cooperative | 20.84¢ | $236 | 18K | 265 |
Power outages in Lexington County right now
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Outage history in Lexington County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 2,214 | 240 |
| Days with outages | 51 | 48 |
| Most customers out at once | 126,022 (76%) | 55,567 (33.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-06-08 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (2,214 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Pineridge 17.1¢
- Springdale 17.1¢
- Oak Grove 17.1¢
- Cayce 17.1¢
- Red Bank 17.1¢
- West Columbia 17.1¢
- Gaston 17.1¢
- Lexington 17.1¢
- Columbia 17.1¢
- Saint Andrews 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 29053, 29170, 29172
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in South Congaree?
Most homes in South Congaree 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 South Congaree: Mid-Carolina Electric Co-op (17.60¢), Fairfield Electric Co-op (16.31¢), Tri-County Electric Co-op, Inc (SC) (20.84¢).
What is the average electric bill in South Congaree?
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 South Congaree, SC?
4 utilities serve South Congaree's ZIP codes: Dominion Energy South Carolina, Mid-Carolina Electric Co-op, Fairfield 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 South Congaree?
In 2025, customers in Lexington County averaged 3 hr 60 min without power. Outages hit 48 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-08, when 55,567 customers (33.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.