Electricity rates in 29440 — Georgetown, SC
Homes in ZIP 29440 pay about 16.7¢ per kWh (Berkeley Electric Coop Inc., Jan–Aug 2026). The South Carolina average is 15.8¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
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.
Where ZIP 29440 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 29440
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in SC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Electric Coop Inc. Cooperative | 16.7¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $170 | 115,117 |
| Horry Electric Coop Inc. Cooperative | 13.2¢ 2024 | $140 | 86,726 |
| Santee Electric Coop, Inc. Cooperative | 14.7¢ 2024 | $184 | 35,235 |
| South Carolina Public Service Authority State · serves Georgetown County | 14.5¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $108 | 185,529 |
| Duke Energy Progress (NC) Investor Owned · serves Georgetown County | 15.7¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $171 | 143,713 |
| City of Georgetown (SC) Municipal · serves Georgetown County | 12.8¢ 2024 | $208 | 5,440 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Georgetown County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
South Carolina price trend
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.
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 about 29440
How much does electricity cost in 29440?
About 16.7¢ per kWh for homes (Berkeley Electric Coop Inc., Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $150.
Who is the electric utility for 29440?
Berkeley Electric Coop Inc., with about 115,117 residential customers in South Carolina; 5 other utilities also serve parts of the area.
Is electricity in SC getting more expensive?
The South Carolina residential average was 15.8¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 4% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.