Berkeley Electric Coop Inc residential customers paid an average of 14.94¢/kWh in 2024 —
5% above the South Carolina average of 14.19¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 115,117 residential customers across 3 SC counties.
Territories are fixed by address, but the cheapest nearby utility, South Carolina Public Service Authority (11.38¢), works out about $384/yr less at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How Berkeley Electric Coop compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Berkeley Electric Coop, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina Public Service Authority | 11.38 | 185,529 | -3.55 | -$384 |
| Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | 14.59 | 696,385 | -0.35 | -$37 |
| Berkeley Electric Coop Inc (this page) | 14.94 | 115,117 | — | — |
| Edisto Electric Coop, Inc | 16.40 | 15,421 | +1.46 | +$158 |
3 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Berkeley Electric Coop. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Berkeley Electric Coop customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where Berkeley Electric Coop customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Berkeley Electric Coop premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley | South Carolina Public Service Authority | 11.38 | +$384 |
| Charleston | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | 14.59 | +$37 |
| Dorchester | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | 14.59 | +$37 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 14.06 | 14.94 | +6.2% |
| Residential customers | 109,170 | 115,117 | +5.4% |
Ownership: Cooperative. Statewide context: South Carolina electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Berkeley Electric Coop bill
South Carolina is a regulated retail market — Berkeley Electric Coop customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: psc.sc.gov.
Counties served (SC, EIA-861 2024)
Berkeley · Charleston · Dorchester
Head-to-head comparisons
- Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc vs Berkeley Electric Coop Inc
- South Carolina Public Service Authority vs Berkeley Electric Coop Inc
Questions people ask
- Is Berkeley Electric Coop Inc more expensive than other South Carolina utilities?
- Berkeley Electric Coop Inc customers paid an average 14.94 cents/kWh in 2024 — 5% above the South Carolina volume-weighted average of 14.19 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Berkeley Electric Coop Inc?
- No — distribution territory is fixed by address and South Carolina has no residential supplier shopping. Rate changes go through the state utility commission (psc.sc.gov).
- How many customers does Berkeley Electric Coop Inc have?
- 115,117 residential customers in South Carolina in 2024 across 3 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: co-op.
About these numbers. Rates shown are averages computed from federal regulatory filings (EIA Form 861)
and public tariff databases — confirm with your utility before making decisions; your actual rate depends on your tariff,
usage, and riders. Distribution utility is determined by address and generally cannot be chosen; in retail-choice states
you may choose your supplier for the supply portion of the bill. Savings figures use 10,800 kWh/yr
(US average residential usage) and are estimates, not quotes. EnergySavings is an independent data project by CertiHomes
and is not affiliated with any utility, supplier, or government agency.