City of Camden electricity rates
Municipal utility · South Carolina
City of Camden is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 11,760 homes in South Carolina. Its residential customers pay an average of 18.52¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 3% more 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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City of Camden bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $92.60 | $64.77 |
| 1,000 kWh | $185.20 | $119.65 |
| 1,500 kWh | $277.80 | $173.18 |
| 2,000 kWh | $370.40 | $223.95 |
*Residential Service- Single Phase (effective 2014-01-01, $9.06/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.
City of Camden residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Service- Single Phase | 2014-01-01 | $9.06 | 11.14¢ first 750 kWh, 10.81¢ first 1,000 kWh, 10.71¢ first 1,500 kWh, 10.15¢ after |
| Residential- All Electric Three Phase | 2014-01-01 | $17.97 | 11.14¢ first 750 kWh, 10.81¢ first 1,000 kWh, 10.71¢ first 1,500 kWh, 10.15¢ after |
| Residential- All Electric Single Phase | 2014-01-01 | $9.06 | 11.14¢ first 750 kWh, 10.81¢ first 1,000 kWh, 10.71¢ first 1,500 kWh, 10.15¢ after |
| Residential Service- Three Phase | 2014-01-01 | $17.97 | 11.14¢ first 750 kWh, 10.81¢ first 1,000 kWh, 10.71¢ first 1,500 kWh, 10.15¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Camden rate history
2015–2025: +44% change in the average residential rate (12.29¢ → 17.71¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Camden doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
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 City of Camden's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 40 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee | 485 | 51 | 2,849 | 2025-06-26 |
| Sumter | 149 | 60 | 22,428 | 2025-06-20 |
| Kershaw | 128 | 45 | 4,356 | 2025-06-20 |
City of Camden service area
City of Camden serves 3 counties in South Carolina.
Kershaw, Lee, Sumter
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Camden at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $32,372,300 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 182,740 MWh |
| Balancing authority | CPLE |
| EIA utility ID | 2890 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Camden's electricity rate?
City of Camden residential customers pay an average of 18.52¢ 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 18% above the South Carolina average of 15.64¢ and 3% above the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Camden electric bill?
About $240 a month. The average City of Camden home uses 1,295 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $185.
How many customers does City of Camden have?
City of Camden serves 11,760 residential customers in South Carolina, across 3 counties.
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 City of Camden before making decisions.