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

Palmetto Electric Coop Inc. electricity rates

Palmetto Electric Coop Inc. (cooperative) residential customers paid about 15.7¢ per kWh (Jan–Aug 2026) — an average bill of $154 for 1,203 kWh a month.

Avg. home price15.7¢per kWh
Residential customers68,338SC, 2024
Avg. monthly use1,203kWh
Commercial12.0¢per kWh
Industrial8.8¢per kWh

What a month costs with Palmetto Electric Coop Inc.

500 kWh / month$78
900 kWh / month$141
1,200 kWh / month · avg. use$188

Monthly cost at the average price of 15.7¢ 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. averagePalmetto 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 Palmetto Electric Coop Inc.’s electricity rate?

About 15.7¢ per kWh for residential customers (Jan–Aug 2026 average, EIA-861M), including fixed charges spread over usage.

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

$154 a month in 2024, for an average of 1,203 kWh (EIA-861).

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

Yes: 15.7¢ versus the South Carolina average of 15.8¢ (Aug 2026).