Fairfield Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · South Carolina · SERC region
Fairfield Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 33,071 homes in South Carolina. Its residential customers pay an average of 16.31¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 9% 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.
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Fairfield Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $81.55 | $73.75 |
| 1,000 kWh | $163.10 | $125.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $244.65 | $173.25 |
| 2,000 kWh | $326.20 | $221.50 |
*Prepay Service (effective 2009-04-27, $21.50/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.
Fairfield Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prepay Service | 2009-04-27 | $21.50 | 10.75¢ first 200 kWh, 10.25¢ first 1,000 kWh, 9.65¢ after |
| Residential Service | 2008-12-01 | $12.50 | 10.75¢ first 200 kWh, 10.25¢ first 1,000 kWh, 9.65¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Fairfield Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +28% change in the average residential rate (12.20¢ → 15.60¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Fairfield Electric Co-op | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 139 | 151 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.50 | 1.16 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 93 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 131 | 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 Fairfield Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 28 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield | 286 | 46 | 2,423 | 2025-06-26 |
| Chester | 224 | 49 | 3,109 | 2025-09-16 |
| Richland | 172 | 38 | 43,801 | 2025-06-26 |
| Kershaw | 128 | 45 | 4,356 | 2025-06-20 |
| York | 102 | 49 | 4,971 | 2025-08-05 |
Fairfield Electric Co-op service area
Fairfield Electric Co-op serves 5 counties in South Carolina and 39 ZIP codes.
Chester, Fairfield, Kershaw, Richland, York
Cities: Columbia, Rock Hill, Sumter, Saint Andrews, Seven Oaks, Irmo, Lancaster, Union, Lugoff, Camden, Chester, Lake Murray of Richland, Winnsboro, Lesslie, Hopkins, Blythewood, Elgin, Cherryvale, South Congaree, Privateer, Pineridge, Saint Matthews, Lancaster Mill, Great Falls, Winnsboro Mills, Monarch Mill, Gaston, Gadsden, Wedgewood, Wedgefield, Chapin, Eureka Mill, Irwin, Stateburg, Oakland, Cane Savannah
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Fairfield Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 15.19¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 8.97¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $96,510,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 680,423 MWh |
| Peak demand | 171 MW summer · 179 MW winter |
| Line losses | 3.5% |
| Balancing authority | SC |
| EIA utility ID | 5929 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Fairfield Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Fairfield Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 16.31¢ 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 9% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Fairfield Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $189 a month. The average Fairfield Electric Co-op home uses 1,158 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $163.
How many customers does Fairfield Electric Co-op have?
Fairfield Electric Co-op serves 33,071 residential customers and 34,912 customers in total in South Carolina, across 5 counties.
How reliable is Fairfield Electric Co-op?
In 2025, the average Fairfield Electric Co-op customer was without power for 2 hr 19 min (SAIDI) over 1.50 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 2 hr 11 min. 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 Fairfield Electric Co-op before making decisions.