Edisto Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · South Carolina · SERC region
Edisto Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 15,540 homes in South Carolina. Its residential customers pay an average of 19.86¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 10% more 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.
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Edisto Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $99.30 |
| 1,000 kWh | $198.60 |
| 1,500 kWh | $297.90 |
| 2,000 kWh | $397.20 |
Edisto Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +39% change in the average residential rate (13.66¢ → 18.99¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Edisto Electric Co-op | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 236 | 151 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.16 | 1.34 | |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 236 | 102 | 121 |
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 Edisto Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 39 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allendale | 333 | 34 | 2,006 | 2025-05-12 |
| Colleton | 308 | 90 | 3,583 | 2025-03-23 |
| Barnwell | 209 | 47 | 3,838 | 2025-10-28 |
| Hampton | 182 | 41 | 1,766 | 2025-09-03 |
| Dorchester | 171 | 78 | 12,386 | 2025-03-21 |
| Berkeley | 158 | 116 | 20,654 | 2025-06-09 |
| Bamberg | 147 | 48 | 904 | 2025-11-20 |
| Orangeburg | 72 | 37 | 6,191 | 2025-06-26 |
Edisto Electric Co-op service area
Edisto Electric Co-op serves 8 counties in South Carolina and 39 ZIP codes.
Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Berkeley, Colleton, Dorchester, Hampton, Orangeburg
Cities: Summerville, Orangeburg, Sangaree, Walterboro, Brookdale, Barnwell, Bamberg, Denmark, Allendale, Williston, Edisto, Wilkinson Heights, Blackville, Saint George, Estill, Ridgeville, Fairfax, Holly Hill, Lincolnville
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 173 |
Edisto Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 21.02¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 13.75¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $65,661,200 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 369,999 MWh |
| Peak demand | 93 MW summer · 104 MW winter |
| Line losses | 6.9% |
| Balancing authority | SC |
| EIA utility ID | 5644 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Edisto Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Edisto Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 19.86¢ 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 27% above the South Carolina average of 15.64¢ and 10% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Edisto Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $238 a month. The average Edisto Electric Co-op home uses 1,200 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $199.
How many customers does Edisto Electric Co-op have?
Edisto Electric Co-op serves 15,540 residential customers and 21,495 customers in total in South Carolina, across 8 counties.
How reliable is Edisto Electric Co-op?
In 2025, the average Edisto Electric Co-op customer was without power for 3 hr 56 min (SAIDI) over undefined interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 3 hr 56 min. The South Carolina average was 2 hr 31 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Edisto Electric Co-op offer net metering for solar?
Edisto Electric Co-op had 173 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 1.4 MW of capacity. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
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 Edisto Electric Co-op before making decisions.