Electricity rates in Wedgefield, SC
Wedgefield (1,615 people, Sumter 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 Wedgefield
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy South Carolina | Investor-owned utility | 17.12¢ | $177 | 713K | 131 |
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor-owned utility | 14.92¢ | $180 | 144K | 119 |
| Fairfield Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.31¢ | $189 | 33K | 139 |
| Black River Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.83¢ | $204 | 31K | 96 |
Power outages in Sumter County right now
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Outage history in Sumter County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 292 | 149 |
| Days with outages | 61 | 60 |
| Most customers out at once | 8,947 (21%) | 22,428 (52.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-06-20 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (292 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Wedgewood 14.9¢
- Cane Savannah 14.9¢
- Stateburg 15.8¢
- Cherryvale 14.9¢
- Oakland 15.8¢
- Privateer 14.9¢
- Dalzell 14.9¢
- South Sumter 14.9¢
- Lakewood 14.9¢
- Sumter 14.9¢
ZIP codes: 29168
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Wedgefield?
Most homes in Wedgefield 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 Wedgefield: Duke Energy Progress (14.92¢), Fairfield Electric Co-op (16.31¢), Black River Electric Co-op (15.83¢).
What is the average electric bill in Wedgefield?
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 Wedgefield, SC?
4 utilities serve Wedgefield's ZIP codes: Dominion Energy South Carolina, Duke Energy Progress, Fairfield Electric Co-op, Black River Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Wedgefield?
In 2025, customers in Sumter County averaged 2 hr 29 min without power. Outages hit 60 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-20, when 22,428 customers (52.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.