Electricity rates in Wade Hampton, SC
Wade Hampton (20,622 people, Greenville County) is served by 2 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 Wade Hampton
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor-owned utility | 13.97¢ | $147 | 582K | 220 |
| Blue Ridge Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 20.72¢ | $207 | 69K | 205 |
Power outages in Greenville County right now
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Outage history in Greenville County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 9,969 | 215 |
| Days with outages | 88 | 58 |
| Most customers out at once | 270,050 (129.8%) | 18,955 (9.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-06-08 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (9,969 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Taylors 14.0¢
- Greenville 14.0¢
- Sans Souci 14.0¢
- City View 14.0¢
- Greer 14.0¢
- Berea 14.0¢
- Judson 14.0¢
- Dunean 14.0¢
- Travelers Rest 14.0¢
- Parker 14.0¢
ZIP codes: 29614, 29615, 29687
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Wade Hampton?
Most homes in Wade Hampton 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 Wade Hampton: Blue Ridge Electric Co-op (20.72¢).
What is the average electric bill in Wade Hampton?
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 Wade Hampton, SC?
2 utilities serve Wade Hampton's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Carolinas, Blue Ridge Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Wade Hampton?
In 2025, customers in Greenville County averaged 3 hr 35 min without power. Outages hit 58 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-08, when 18,955 customers (9.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.