Bamberg Board of Public Works electricity rates
Municipal utility · South Carolina
Bamberg Board of Public Works is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 1,783 homes in South Carolina. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.72¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 24% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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Bamberg Board of Public Works bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $68.60 | $60.25 |
| 1,000 kWh | $137.20 | $110.15 |
| 1,500 kWh | $205.80 | $160.05 |
| 2,000 kWh | $274.40 | $209.95 |
*Residential service rate (effective nan, $10.35/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
Bamberg Board of Public Works residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential service rate | nan | $10.35 | 9.98¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Bamberg Board of Public Works rate history
2015–2025: +22% change in the average residential rate (10.72¢ → 13.13¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Bamberg Board of Public Works | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 1 | 151 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.03 | 1.16 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 54 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 1 | 102 | 121 |
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across Bamberg Board of Public Works's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 27 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bamberg | 147 | 48 | 904 | 2025-11-20 |
Bamberg Board of Public Works service area
Bamberg Board of Public Works serves Bamberg County in South Carolina.
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Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Bamberg Board of Public Works at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $5,092,200 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 38,796 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SC |
| EIA utility ID | 1170 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Bamberg Board of Public Works's electricity rate?
Bamberg Board of Public Works residential customers pay an average of 13.72¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 12% below the South Carolina average of 15.64¢ and 24% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Bamberg Board of Public Works electric bill?
About $249 a month. The average Bamberg Board of Public Works home uses 1,813 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $137.
How many customers does Bamberg Board of Public Works have?
Bamberg Board of Public Works serves 1,783 residential customers in South Carolina, across 1 county.
How reliable is Bamberg Board of Public Works?
In 2019, the average Bamberg Board of Public Works customer was without power for 1 min (SAIDI) over 0.03 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 1 min. The South Carolina average was 2 hr 31 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with Bamberg Board of Public Works before making decisions.