Lynches River Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · South Carolina · SERC region
Lynches River Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 21,730 homes in South Carolina. Its residential customers pay an average of 17.08¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 5% 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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Lynches River Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $85.40 | $71.25 |
| 1,000 kWh | $170.80 | $124.50 |
| 1,500 kWh | $256.20 | $180.35 |
| 2,000 kWh | $341.60 | $236.20 |
*Residential (Rate 1) (effective 2013-02-01, $18.00/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.
Lynches River Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential (Rate 1) | 2013-02-01 | $18.00 | 10.65¢ first 1,000 kWh, 11.17¢ first 5,000 kWh, 9.50¢ after |
| Residential - Dual Fuel (Rate 11) | 2013-02-01 | $18.00 | 9.15¢ first 1,000 kWh, 9.67¢ first 5,000 kWh, 8.00¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Lynches River Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +18% change in the average residential rate (13.82¢ → 16.34¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Lynches River Electric Co-op | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 202 | 151 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 2.00 | 1.16 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 101 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 129 | 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 Lynches River Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 52 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield | 252 | 73 | 3,357 | 2025-05-10 |
| Lancaster | 184 | 52 | 5,861 | 2025-07-22 |
| Kershaw | 128 | 45 | 4,356 | 2025-06-20 |
Lynches River Electric Co-op service area
Lynches River Electric Co-op serves 3 counties in South Carolina and 22 ZIP codes.
Chesterfield, Kershaw, Lancaster
Cities: Lancaster, Hartsville, Lugoff, Camden, Cheraw, Winnsboro, North Hartsville, Pageland, Kershaw, Lancaster Mill, Great Falls, Winnsboro Mills, Chesterfield, Irwin
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 89% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 12,139 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 184 |
| Home batteries paired with solar | 15 |
Lynches River Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 17.79¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 8.68¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $66,433,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 483,000 MWh |
| Peak demand | 115 MW summer · 128 MW winter |
| Line losses | 6.9% |
| Balancing authority | SC |
| EIA utility ID | 11355 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Lynches River Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Lynches River Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 17.08¢ 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 9% above the South Carolina average of 15.64¢ and 5% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Lynches River Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $182 a month. The average Lynches River Electric Co-op home uses 1,066 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $171.
How many customers does Lynches River Electric Co-op have?
Lynches River Electric Co-op serves 21,730 residential customers and 22,721 customers in total in South Carolina, across 3 counties.
How reliable is Lynches River Electric Co-op?
In 2025, the average Lynches River Electric Co-op customer was without power for 3 hr 22 min (SAIDI) over 2.00 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 2 hr 9 min. The South Carolina average was 2 hr 31 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Lynches River Electric Co-op offer net metering for solar?
Lynches River Electric Co-op had 184 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 1.4 MW of capacity and 15 solar-paired batteries. 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 Lynches River Electric Co-op before making decisions.