Greer Commission of Public Wks electricity rates
Municipal utility · South Carolina · SERC region
Greer Commission of Public Wks is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 23,192 homes in South Carolina. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.39¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 26% 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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Greer Commission of Public Wks bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $66.95 | $57.83 |
| 1,000 kWh | $133.90 | $106.87 |
| 1,500 kWh | $200.85 | $160.89 |
| 2,000 kWh | $267.80 | $214.90 |
*Residential service rate (effective 2013-01-01, $8.78/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.
Greer Commission of Public Wks residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential service rate | 2013-01-01 | $8.78 | 9.81¢ first 1,000 kWh, 10.80¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Greer Commission of Public Wks rate history
2015–2025: +6% change in the average residential rate (12.03¢ → 12.81¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Greer Commission of Public Wks | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 37 | 151 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.49 | 1.16 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 75 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 Greer Commission of Public Wks's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 26 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville | 215 | 58 | 18,955 | 2025-06-08 |
| Spartanburg | 192 | 66 | 7,579 | 2025-07-31 |
Greer Commission of Public Wks service area
Greer Commission of Public Wks serves 2 counties in South Carolina and 3 ZIP codes.
Greenville, Spartanburg
Cities: Greer
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 99% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 23,004 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 281 |
Greer Commission of Public Wks at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Commercial rate | 10.91¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $52,929,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 450,244 MWh |
| Peak demand | 118 MW summer · 91 MW winter |
| Line losses | 3.9% |
| Balancing authority | DUK |
| EIA utility ID | 7654 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Greer Commission of Public Wks's electricity rate?
Greer Commission of Public Wks residential customers pay an average of 13.39¢ 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 14% below the South Carolina average of 15.64¢ and 26% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Greer Commission of Public Wks electric bill?
About $120 a month. The average Greer Commission of Public Wks home uses 898 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $134.
How many customers does Greer Commission of Public Wks have?
Greer Commission of Public Wks serves 23,192 residential customers and 27,612 customers in total in South Carolina, across 2 counties.
How reliable is Greer Commission of Public Wks?
In 2025, the average Greer Commission of Public Wks customer was without power for 37 min (SAIDI) over 0.49 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. The South Carolina average was 2 hr 31 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Greer Commission of Public Wks offer net metering for solar?
Greer Commission of Public Wks had 281 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 1.9 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 Greer Commission of Public Wks before making decisions.