City of Newberry electricity rates
Municipal utility · South Carolina
City of Newberry is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 5,458 homes in South Carolina. Its residential customers pay an average of 16.33¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 9% 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 Newberry bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $81.65 |
| 1,000 kWh | $163.30 |
| 1,500 kWh | $244.95 |
| 2,000 kWh | $326.60 |
City of Newberry residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Service Ratetime-of-use | 2014-07-01 | $18.00 | 22.1¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Service Rate - with Load Management Switchestime-of-use | 2013-07-01 | $16.00 | 11.3¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Service Rate - without Load Management Switchestime-of-use | 2013-07-01 | $16.00 | 11.3¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Newberry rate history
2015–2025: +11% change in the average residential rate (14.05¢ → 15.63¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
City of Newberry 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 Newberry's counties, customers averaged 7 hr 21 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newberry | 441 | 76 | 9,480 | 2025-06-08 |
City of Newberry service area
City of Newberry serves Newberry County in South Carolina.
Newberry
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Newberry at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $25,345,100 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 162,205 MWh |
| Balancing authority | DUK |
| EIA utility ID | 13523 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Newberry's electricity rate?
City of Newberry residential customers pay an average of 16.33¢ 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 4% above the South Carolina average of 15.64¢ and 9% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Newberry electric bill?
About $405 a month. The average City of Newberry home uses 2,477 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $163.
How many customers does City of Newberry have?
City of Newberry serves 5,458 residential customers in South Carolina, across 1 county.
Does City of Newberry offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 3 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential Service Rate. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
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 Newberry before making decisions.