Electricity rates in Union, SC
Union (8,045 people, Union County) is served by 7 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 Union
| 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 |
| Laurens Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.33¢ | $175 | 60K | 211 |
| Fairfield Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.31¢ | $189 | 33K | 139 |
| Broad River Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.94¢ | $193 | 24K | 108 |
| Newberry Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.83¢ | $180 | 13K | 512 |
| Lockhart Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 15.34¢ | $171 | 4,961 | — |
Power outages in Union County right now
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Outage history in Union County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,575 | 110 |
| Days with outages | 34 | 24 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,866 (17.6%) | 1,822 (8.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-10-04 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,575 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 29379
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Union?
Most homes in Union 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 Union: Duke Energy Carolinas (13.97¢), Laurens Electric Co-op (16.33¢), Fairfield Electric Co-op (16.31¢).
What is the average electric bill in Union?
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 Union, SC?
7 utilities serve Union's ZIP codes: Dominion Energy South Carolina, Duke Energy Carolinas, Laurens Electric Co-op, Fairfield Electric Co-op, Broad River Electric Co-op, Newberry Electric Co-op, Lockhart Power Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Union?
In 2025, customers in Union County averaged 110 min without power. Outages hit 24 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-10-04, when 1,822 customers (8.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.