Little River Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · South Carolina
Little River Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 15,581 homes in South Carolina. Its residential customers pay an average of 18.99¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 6% 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. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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Little River Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $94.95 | $71.25 |
| 1,000 kWh | $189.90 | $130.50 |
| 1,500 kWh | $284.85 | $189.75 |
| 2,000 kWh | $379.80 | $249.00 |
*Residential (effective 2013-05-01, $12.00/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.
Little River Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2013-05-01 | $12.00 | 11.85¢ |
| Residential Energy Conservation | 2013-05-01 | $12.00 | 11.25¢ first 1,500 kWh, 10.75¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Little River Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +34% change in the average residential rate (13.60¢ → 18.17¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
Little River Electric Co-op 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 Little River Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 6 hr 9 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McCormick | 1,519 | 48 | 3,697 | 2025-06-08 |
| Abbeville | 401 | 56 | 2,853 | 2025-06-08 |
| Greenwood | 375 | 30 | 8,322 | 2025-06-08 |
| Anderson | 317 | 67 | 15,348 | 2025-06-08 |
Little River Electric Co-op service area
Little River Electric Co-op serves 4 counties in South Carolina and 1 ZIP codes.
Abbeville, Anderson, Greenwood, McCormick
Cities: McCormick
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Little River Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $36,331,800 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 199,966 MWh |
| Balancing authority | DUK |
| EIA utility ID | 11019 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Little River Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Little River Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 18.99¢ 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 21% above the South Carolina average of 15.64¢ and 6% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Little River Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $203 a month. The average Little River Electric Co-op home uses 1,069 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $190.
How many customers does Little River Electric Co-op have?
Little River Electric Co-op serves 15,581 residential customers in South Carolina, across 4 counties.
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 Little River Electric Co-op before making decisions.