EIA data through August 2026 · updated 2026-10-29

Berkeley Electric Coop Inc. electricity rates

Berkeley Electric Coop Inc. (cooperative) residential customers paid about 16.7¢ per kWh (Jan–Aug 2026) — an average bill of $170 for 1,140 kWh a month.

Avg. home price16.7¢per kWh
Residential customers115,117SC, 2024
Avg. monthly use1,140kWh
Commercial7.1¢per kWh
Industrial10.2¢per kWh

What a month costs with Berkeley Electric Coop Inc.

500 kWh / month$83
900 kWh / month$150
1,200 kWh / month$200

Monthly cost at the average price of 16.7¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Price trend

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South Carolina averageU.S. averageBerkeley Electric Coop Inc.
Aug 202615.8¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago+4%15.2¢
vs. 5 years ago+22.8%12.8¢
Record high17.1¢Apr 2026
Avg. home bill$2261,436 kWh, Aug
EIA forecast, South Atlantic16.0¢Dec 2027

Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the South Atlantic region, which includes Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia.

ZIP codes served

Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.

Questions

What is Berkeley Electric Coop Inc.’s electricity rate?

About 16.7¢ per kWh for residential customers (Jan–Aug 2026 average, EIA-861M), including fixed charges spread over usage.

What is the average Berkeley Electric Coop Inc. electric bill?

$170 a month in 2024, for an average of 1,140 kWh (EIA-861).

Is Berkeley Electric Coop Inc. cheaper than the South Carolina average?

No: 16.7¢ versus the South Carolina average of 15.8¢ (Aug 2026).