City of Laurens electricity rates
Municipal utility · South Carolina
City of Laurens is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 5,512 homes in South Carolina. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.05¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 27% 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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City of Laurens bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $65.25 | $70.50 |
| 1,000 kWh | $130.50 | $133.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $195.75 | $195.50 |
| 2,000 kWh | $261.00 | $258.00 |
*Schedule EA-All Electric Residential Service Rate (effective 2014-02-01, $8.00/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 Laurens residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule EA-All Electric Residential Service Rate | 2014-02-01 | $8.00 | 12.50¢ |
| Schedule ER- Residential Service Rate | 2014-02-01 | $8.00 | 12.69¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Laurens rate history
2015–2025: -13% change in the average residential rate (14.30¢ → 12.48¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | City of Laurens | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 40 | 151 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.36 | 1.16 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 112 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 5 | 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 City of Laurens's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 37 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurens | 157 | 37 | 8,421 | 2025-06-08 |
City of Laurens service area
City of Laurens serves Laurens County in South Carolina.
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Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 69% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Laurens at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $13,692,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 109,717 MWh |
| Balancing authority | DUK |
| EIA utility ID | 21526 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Laurens's electricity rate?
City of Laurens residential customers pay an average of 13.05¢ 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 17% below the South Carolina average of 15.64¢ and 27% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Laurens electric bill?
About $216 a month. The average City of Laurens home uses 1,659 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $131.
How many customers does City of Laurens have?
City of Laurens serves 5,512 residential customers in South Carolina, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Laurens?
In 2019, the average City of Laurens customer was without power for 40 min (SAIDI) over 0.36 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 5 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 City of Laurens before making decisions.