City of Westminster electricity rates
Municipal utility · South Carolina
City of Westminster is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 1,532 homes in South Carolina. Its residential customers pay an average of 17.57¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 2% 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 Westminster bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $87.85 | $86.49 |
| 1,000 kWh | $175.70 | $158.79 |
| 1,500 kWh | $263.55 | $249.70 |
| 2,000 kWh | $351.40 | $340.61 |
*Residential Service (effective 2014-05-01, $14.18/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 Westminster residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Service | 2014-05-01 | $14.18 | 14.46¢ first 1,000 kWh, 18.18¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Westminster rate history
2015–2025: +22% change in the average residential rate (13.76¢ → 16.80¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Westminster 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 Westminster'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 Westminster service area
City of Westminster serves Oconee County in South Carolina.
Oconee
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Westminster at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $4,084,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 24,306 MWh |
| Balancing authority | DUK |
| EIA utility ID | 20490 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Westminster's electricity rate?
City of Westminster residential customers pay an average of 17.57¢ 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 12% above the South Carolina average of 15.64¢ and 2% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Westminster electric bill?
About $232 a month. The average City of Westminster home uses 1,322 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $176.
How many customers does City of Westminster have?
City of Westminster serves 1,532 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 Westminster before making decisions.