City of Union electricity rates
Municipal utility · South Carolina
City of Union is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 6,985 homes in South Carolina. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.25¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 15% 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 Union bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $76.25 | $69.12 |
| 1,000 kWh | $152.50 | $131.50 |
| 1,500 kWh | $228.75 | $193.88 |
| 2,000 kWh | $305.00 | $256.26 |
*Residential Service Rate (effective 2013-07-01, $6.74/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 Union residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Service Rate | 2013-07-01 | $6.74 | 12.48¢ |
| Residential All Electric Service Rate | 2013-07-01 | $6.74 | 11.68¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Union rate history
2015–2025: +11% change in the average residential rate (13.14¢ → 14.59¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Union 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 Union's counties, customers averaged 110 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union | 110 | 24 | 1,822 | 2025-10-04 |
City of Union service area
City of Union serves Union County in South Carolina.
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Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Union at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $18,293,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 125,368 MWh |
| Balancing authority | DUK |
| EIA utility ID | 19431 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Union's electricity rate?
City of Union residential customers pay an average of 15.25¢ 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 2% below the South Carolina average of 15.64¢ and 15% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Union electric bill?
About $228 a month. The average City of Union home uses 1,496 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $153.
How many customers does City of Union have?
City of Union serves 6,985 residential customers in South Carolina, across 1 county.
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 Union before making decisions.