Lockhart Power Co. electricity rates
Investor-owned utility · South Carolina · SERC region
Lockhart Power Co. is a for-profit, investor-owned utility regulated by the state utility commission, serving 4,961 homes in South Carolina. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.34¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 15% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Lockhart Power Co. bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $76.70 | $58.20 |
| 1,000 kWh | $153.40 | $109.40 |
| 1,500 kWh | $230.10 | $166.95 |
| 2,000 kWh | $306.80 | $224.50 |
*Schedule R: Residential (effective 2011-08-01, $7.00/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.
Lockhart Power Co. residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule R: Residential | 2011-08-01 | $7.00 | 10.24¢ first 1,000 kWh, 11.51¢ after |
| Schedule RA: Residential Service, All-Electric | 2011-08-01 | $7.00 | 10.24¢ first 1,000 kWh, 11.51¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Lockhart Power Co. rate history
2015–2025: +4% change in the average residential rate (13.63¢ → 14.22¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Lockhart Power Co. 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 Lockhart Power Co.'s counties, customers averaged 2 hr 26 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester | 224 | 49 | 3,109 | 2025-09-16 |
| Spartanburg | 192 | 66 | 7,579 | 2025-07-31 |
| Cherokee | 141 | 45 | 5,450 | 2025-11-08 |
| Union | 110 | 24 | 1,822 | 2025-10-04 |
| York | 102 | 49 | 4,971 | 2025-08-05 |
Lockhart Power Co. service area
Lockhart Power Co. serves 5 counties in South Carolina and 14 ZIP codes.
Cherokee, Chester, Spartanburg, Union, York
Cities: Spartanburg, Gaffney, Clinton, Union, Chester, East Gaffney, Pacolet, Monarch Mill, Eureka Mill, Whitmire, Buffalo
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Lockhart Power Co. at a glance
| Ownership | Investor-owned utility |
| Services | Generation, Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 5.52¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 7.28¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $45,848,300 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 717,423 MWh |
| Peak demand | 112 MW summer · 128 MW winter |
| Power from own generation | 6% (rest purchased) |
| Line losses | 1.8% |
| Balancing authority | DUK |
| EIA utility ID | 11118 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Lockhart Power Co.'s electricity rate?
Lockhart Power Co. residential customers pay an average of 15.34¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 2% below the South Carolina average of 15.64¢ and 15% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Lockhart Power Co. electric bill?
About $171 a month. The average Lockhart Power Co. home uses 1,113 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $153.
How many customers does Lockhart Power Co. have?
Lockhart Power Co. serves 4,961 residential customers and 6,339 customers in total in South Carolina, across 5 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 Lockhart Power Co. before making decisions.