What do South Carolina utilities charge before you use any power?
6 South Carolina utilities, 11 plans, 46% of homes covered. The middle utility bills $24.45 monthly, $293 over twelve months, whatever the meter reads. At 14.96 cents a kWh that buys 163 kWh, about 16% of a 1,052 kWh bill. Rank 5 of 24, $5.95 over the $18.50 all-state figure.
South Carolina: fixed charge by utility
| Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | investor-owned | 696,385 | 5 | $10.00 | $9.50 to $14.00 | 2025-11-12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina Public Service Authority | state-owned | 185,529 | 2 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 2025-04-30 |
| Berkeley Electric Coop Inc | cooperative | 115,117 | 1 | $45.62 | $45.62 | 2025-04-24 |
| Horry Electric Coop Inc | cooperative | 86,726 | 1 | $28.90 | $28.90 | 2024-10-24 |
| Aiken Electric Coop Inc | cooperative | 49,460 | 1 | $41.06 | $41.06 | 2025-12-18 |
| Santee Electric Coop, Inc | cooperative | 35,235 | 1 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 2025-04-04 |
South Carolina utility medians
$45.62 at the top against $10.00 at the bottom: 4.6 to 1. Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc, the biggest at 696,385 homes, bills $10.00, $14.45 under the state median. Weighted by homes: $10.00 (-$14.45). Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc alone spans $9.50 to $14.00 over 5 plans.
What $24.45 a month means in South Carolina
$24.45 at 14.96 cents is 163 kWh, 15% of a typical 1,052 kWh month.
Per kWh: 2.3 cents at 1,052 kWh, 4.6 cents at 526 kWh.
Where South Carolina sits among states
Oregon is 3rd at $28.16, $3.71 over South Carolina. Tennessee is 4th at $25.48, $1.03 over South Carolina. Indiana is 6th at $22.25, $2.20 under South Carolina. Arizona is 7th at $22.22, $2.23 under South Carolina.
South Carolina beside 1 neighbor
| Neighbor | Median $ | Gap to South Carolina | Utilities / plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $28.43 | +$3.98 | 6 / 14 |
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Nearest medians: Tennessee $25.48, Indiana $22.25, Arizona $22.22, Kentucky $22.00
Sources
South Carolina plan edits run 2024-10-24 to 2025-12-18; hub page: file dates and checksums.
Questions
How much is the fixed charge for South Carolina electricity customers?
$24.45 a month at the median of 6 utilities ($10.00 to $45.62); $10.00 when weighted by homes.
Which South Carolina utility has the highest fixed charge?
Berkeley Electric Coop Inc, with a median of $45.62 a month across 1 plan.
Can I avoid the fixed charge in South Carolina?
Not by using less: the cheapest South Carolina plan read lists $9.50 and the dearest $45.62, each billed at zero use.
How recent is this South Carolina data?
South Carolina plan edits date from 2024-10-24 to 2025-12-18; a rate case can move a charge after that, so read your own tariff.