York Electric Coop Inc residential customers paid an average of 12.65¢/kWh in 2024 —
11% below the South Carolina average of 14.19¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 65,244 residential customers across 4 SC counties.
Territories are fixed by address, but the cheapest nearby utility, City of Gaffney (12.39¢), works out about $28/yr less at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How York Electric Coop compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs York Electric Coop, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Gaffney | 12.39 | 6,314 | -0.26 | -$28 |
| City of Rock Hill | 12.55 | 36,492 | -0.11 | -$11 |
| York Electric Coop Inc (this page) | 12.65 | 65,244 | — | — |
| Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | 13.99 | 568,586 | +1.33 | +$144 |
| Fairfield Electric Coop, Inc | 14.35 | 32,397 | +1.70 | +$183 |
| Lynches River Elec Coop, Inc | 15.71 | 21,363 | +3.05 | +$330 |
| Broad River Electric Coop, Inc | 15.91 | 23,140 | +3.26 | +$352 |
6 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with York Electric Coop. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than York 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 York Electric Coop customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | York Electric Coop premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee | City of Gaffney | 12.39 | +$28 |
| York | City of Rock Hill | 12.55 | +$11 |
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 | 12.53 | 12.65 | +1.0% |
| Residential customers | 64,110 | 65,244 | +1.8% |
Ownership: Cooperative. Statewide context: South Carolina electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a York Electric Coop bill
South Carolina is a regulated retail market — York 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)
Cherokee · Chester · Lancaster · York
Head-to-head comparisons
Questions people ask
- Is York Electric Coop Inc more expensive than other South Carolina utilities?
- York Electric Coop Inc customers paid an average 12.65 cents/kWh in 2024 — 11% below the South Carolina volume-weighted average of 14.19 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from York 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 York Electric Coop Inc have?
- 65,244 residential customers in South Carolina in 2024 across 4 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.