Town of Prosperity electricity rates
Municipal utility · South Carolina
Town of Prosperity is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 849 homes in South Carolina. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.75¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 18% 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. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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Town of Prosperity bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $73.75 | $62.55 |
| 1,000 kWh | $147.50 | $117.23 |
| 1,500 kWh | $221.25 | $163.48 |
| 2,000 kWh | $295.00 | $209.73 |
*Residential service rate (effective 2013-07-01, $7.85/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.
Town of Prosperity residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential service rate | 2013-07-01 | $7.85 | 10.94¢ first 999 kWh, 9.25¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Town of Prosperity rate history
2015–2025: +20% change in the average residential rate (11.77¢ → 14.11¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Town of Prosperity 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 Town of Prosperity's counties, customers averaged 7 hr 21 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newberry | 441 | 76 | 9,480 | 2025-06-08 |
Town of Prosperity service area
Town of Prosperity serves Newberry County in South Carolina.
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Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Town of Prosperity at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $1,682,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 11,924 MWh |
| Balancing authority | DUK |
| EIA utility ID | 15433 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Town of Prosperity's electricity rate?
Town of Prosperity residential customers pay an average of 14.75¢ 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 6% below the South Carolina average of 15.64¢ and 18% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Town of Prosperity electric bill?
About $173 a month. The average Town of Prosperity home uses 1,170 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $148.
How many customers does Town of Prosperity have?
Town of Prosperity serves 849 residential customers in South Carolina, across 1 county.
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 Town of Prosperity before making decisions.