Clinton Combined Utility Sys electricity rates
Municipal utility · South Carolina
Clinton Combined Utility Sys is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 4,504 homes in South Carolina. Its residential customers pay an average of 16.20¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 10% 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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Clinton Combined Utility Sys bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $81.00 | $66.99 |
| 1,000 kWh | $162.00 | $123.39 |
| 1,500 kWh | $243.00 | $179.79 |
| 2,000 kWh | $324.00 | $236.19 |
*Residential Rate (effective nan, $10.59/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.
Clinton Combined Utility Sys residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Rate | nan | $10.59 | 11.28¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Clinton Combined Utility Sys rate history
2015–2025: -13% change in the average residential rate (17.77¢ → 15.50¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Clinton Combined Utility Sys | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 9 | 151 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.08 | 1.16 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 112 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 Clinton Combined Utility Sys'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 |
Clinton Combined Utility Sys service area
Clinton Combined Utility Sys serves Laurens County in South Carolina.
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Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 95% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Clinton Combined Utility Sys at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $15,942,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 102,845 MWh |
| Balancing authority | DUK |
| EIA utility ID | 3804 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Clinton Combined Utility Sys's electricity rate?
Clinton Combined Utility Sys residential customers pay an average of 16.20¢ 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 10% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Clinton Combined Utility Sys electric bill?
About $308 a month. The average Clinton Combined Utility Sys home uses 1,903 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $162.
How many customers does Clinton Combined Utility Sys have?
Clinton Combined Utility Sys serves 4,504 residential customers in South Carolina, across 1 county.
How reliable is Clinton Combined Utility Sys?
In 2019, the average Clinton Combined Utility Sys customer was without power for 9 min (SAIDI) over 0.08 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 Clinton Combined Utility Sys before making decisions.