Electricity rates in Walterboro, SC
Walterboro (5,278 people, Colleton County) is served by 2 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 Walterboro
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy South Carolina | Investor-owned utility | 17.12¢ | $177 | 713K | 131 |
| Edisto Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 19.86¢ | $238 | 16K | 236 |
Power outages in Colleton County right now
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Outage history in Colleton County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 3,253 | 308 |
| Days with outages | 95 | 90 |
| Most customers out at once | 23,386 (114.9%) | 3,583 (17.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-03-23 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (3,253 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Saint George 17.1¢
- Varnville 17.1¢
- Ridgeville 17.1¢
- Ravenel 17.1¢
- Hampton 17.1¢
- Hollywood 17.1¢
- Meggett 17.1¢
- Summerville 17.1¢
- Lincolnville 17.1¢
- Laurel Bay 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 29488
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Walterboro?
Most homes in Walterboro 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 Walterboro: Edisto Electric Co-op (19.86¢).
What is the average electric bill in Walterboro?
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 Walterboro, SC?
2 utilities serve Walterboro's ZIP codes: Dominion Energy South Carolina, Edisto Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Walterboro?
In 2025, customers in Colleton County averaged 5 hr 8 min without power. Outages hit 90 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-23, when 3,583 customers (17.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.