City of Seneca electricity rates
Municipal utility · South Carolina
City of Seneca is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 8,294 homes in South Carolina. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.59¢/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.
What things cost on City of Seneca's rate
Popular — tap to add, then add more to compare:
Add as many devices as you like to compare them side by side. Search again to add another, or use Duplicate to compare two settings.
City of Seneca bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $67.95 | $47.99 |
| 1,000 kWh | $135.90 | $87.49 |
| 1,500 kWh | $203.85 | $126.99 |
| 2,000 kWh | $271.80 | $166.49 |
*Residential Service (effective 2006-07-01, $8.49/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 Seneca residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Service | 2006-07-01 | $8.49 | 7.90¢ |
| Residential All Electric Service | 2006-07-01 | $13.79 | 7.60¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Seneca rate history
2015–2025: +5% change in the average residential rate (12.42¢ → 13.00¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
Right now
Checking live outages…
Reliability history
| 2019 | City of Seneca | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 100 | 151 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.41 | 1.16 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 4 hr 2 min | — | — |
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 Seneca's counties, customers averaged 6 hr 51 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oconee | 411 | 91 | 13,276 | 2025-06-15 |
City of Seneca service area
City of Seneca serves Oconee County in South Carolina.
Oconee
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Seneca at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $18,680,200 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 143,676 MWh |
| Balancing authority | DUK |
| EIA utility ID | 16921 |
Other utilities in South Carolina
Frequently asked questions
What is City of Seneca's electricity rate?
City of Seneca residential customers pay an average of 13.59¢ 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 13% below the South Carolina average of 15.64¢ and 24% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Seneca electric bill?
About $196 a month. The average City of Seneca home uses 1,444 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $136.
How many customers does City of Seneca have?
City of Seneca serves 8,294 residential customers in South Carolina, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Seneca?
In 2019, the average City of Seneca customer was without power for 100 min (SAIDI) over 0.41 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. 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 Seneca before making decisions.