Electricity rates in Whitmire, SC
Whitmire (1,462 people, Newberry County) is served by 5 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 Whitmire
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor-owned utility | 13.97¢ | $147 | 582K | 220 |
| Laurens Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.33¢ | $175 | 60K | 211 |
| 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 Newberry County right now
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Outage history in Newberry County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 5,498 | 441 |
| Days with outages | 99 | 76 |
| Most customers out at once | 16,661 (71.3%) | 9,480 (40.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-28 | 2025-06-08 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (5,498 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Joanna 14.0¢
- Union 17.1¢
- Monarch Mill 14.0¢
- Clinton 14.0¢
- Newberry 17.1¢
- Buffalo 14.0¢
- Prosperity 17.1¢
- Watts Mills 14.0¢
- Laurens 14.0¢
- Chester 14.0¢
ZIP codes: 29178
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Whitmire?
Most homes in Whitmire 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 Whitmire: Laurens Electric Co-op (16.33¢), Broad River Electric Co-op (17.94¢), Newberry Electric Co-op (17.83¢).
What is the average electric bill in Whitmire?
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 Whitmire, SC?
5 utilities serve Whitmire's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Carolinas, Laurens 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 Whitmire?
In 2025, customers in Newberry County averaged 7 hr 21 min without power. Outages hit 76 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-08, when 9,480 customers (40.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.