Berkeley Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · South Carolina · SERC region
Berkeley Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 119,545 homes in South Carolina. Its residential customers pay an average of 16.73¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 7% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Berkeley Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $83.65 |
| 1,000 kWh | $167.30 |
| 1,500 kWh | $250.95 |
| 2,000 kWh | $334.60 |
Berkeley Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Time of Daytime-of-use | 2025-01-01 | $45.66 | 7.9¢ (12am–3pm, 6pm–12am) · 7.9¢ (3pm–6pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residentialtime-of-use | 2017-01-01 | $30.11 | 12.6¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Whole House TODtime-of-use | 2014-08-01 | $8.00 | 23.9¢ (1pm–10pm) · 5.9¢ (12am–1pm, 10pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Berkeley Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +26% change in the average residential rate (13.00¢ → 16.32¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Berkeley Electric Co-op | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 114 | 151 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.38 | 1.16 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 82 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 93 | 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 Berkeley Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 29 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester | 171 | 78 | 12,386 | 2025-03-21 |
| Berkeley | 158 | 116 | 20,654 | 2025-06-09 |
| Charleston | 135 | 96 | 6,830 | 2025-09-15 |
Berkeley Electric Co-op service area
Berkeley Electric Co-op serves 3 counties in South Carolina and 44 ZIP codes.
Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester
Cities: Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Summerville, Goose Creek, Ladson, Moncks Corner, Georgetown, Sangaree, James Island, Hollywood, Manning, Andrews, Shell Point, Ravenel, Bonneau Beach, Seabrook Island, Ridgeville, Saint Stephen, Awendaw, Meggett, Holly Hill, Lincolnville
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 693 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 1,983 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 907 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $169,850 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 718 MWh |
Berkeley Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 8.65¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 13.28¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $583,928,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 5,436,124 MWh |
| Peak demand | 998 MW summer · 998 MW winter |
| Line losses | 1.7% |
| Balancing authority | SC |
| EIA utility ID | 1613 |
| Website | www.bec.coop |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Berkeley Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Berkeley Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 16.73¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 7% above the South Carolina average of 15.64¢ and 7% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Berkeley Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $192 a month. The average Berkeley Electric Co-op home uses 1,149 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $167.
How many customers does Berkeley Electric Co-op have?
Berkeley Electric Co-op serves 119,545 residential customers and 138,073 customers in total in South Carolina, across 3 counties.
How reliable is Berkeley Electric Co-op?
In 2025, the average Berkeley Electric Co-op customer was without power for 114 min (SAIDI) over 1.38 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 93 min. The South Carolina average was 2 hr 31 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Berkeley Electric Co-op offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 3 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential Time of Day. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Berkeley Electric Co-op offer net metering for solar?
Berkeley Electric Co-op had 1,983 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 12.6 MW of capacity. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
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 Berkeley Electric Co-op before making decisions.