Electricity rates in Tega Cay, SC
Tega Cay (9,608 people, York County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Duke Energy Carolinas pay about 13.97¢/kWh, 11% less than the South Carolina average.
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Electric companies serving Tega Cay
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor-owned utility | 13.97¢ | $147 | 582K | 220 |
| York Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.30¢ | $155 | 66K | 66 |
| City of Rock Hill | Municipal utility | 12.90¢ | $107 | 37K | 69 |
Power outages in York County right now
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Outage history in York County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 864 | 102 |
| Days with outages | 57 | 49 |
| Most customers out at once | 59,979 (34.6%) | 4,971 (2.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-08-05 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (864 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- India Hook 14.0¢
- Newport 14.0¢
- Fort Mill 14.0¢
- Lake Wylie 14.0¢
- Rock Hill 14.0¢
- Lesslie 14.0¢
- York 14.0¢
- Clover 14.0¢
- Catawba 14.0¢
- Eureka Mill 14.0¢
ZIP codes: 29708, 29716, 29732
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Tega Cay?
Most homes in Tega Cay get power from Duke Energy Carolinas, where residential customers pay an average of 13.97¢/kWh including all charges. The South Carolina average is 15.64¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Tega Cay: York Electric Co-op (14.30¢), City of Rock Hill (12.90¢).
What is the average electric bill in Tega Cay?
About $147 a month, based on 1,051 kWh a month (the average for Duke Energy Carolinas customers) at 13.97¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Tega Cay, SC?
3 utilities serve Tega Cay's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Carolinas, York Electric Co-op, City of Rock Hill. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Tega Cay?
In 2025, customers in York County averaged 102 min without power. Outages hit 49 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-05, when 4,971 customers (2.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.