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

Electricity rates in 29916 — Early Branch, SC

Homes in ZIP 29916 pay about 17.7¢ per kWh (Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc., Jan–Aug 2026). The South Carolina average is 15.8¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).

Avg. home price17.7¢per kWh
UtilityDominion Energy South Carolina, Inc.
SC average15.8¢Aug 2026
U.S. average18.2¢Aug 2026
Avg. monthly bill$1511,032 kWh/month, 2024

What a month of electricity costs

500 kWh / month$88
900 kWh / month$159
1,050 kWh / month · avg. use$186
1,200 kWh / month$212

Monthly cost at the average price of 17.7¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Where ZIP 29916 is

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Utilities serving 29916

UtilityHome priceAvg. billCustomers in SC
Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc.
Investor Owned
17.7¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$151696,385
Palmetto Electric Coop Inc.
Cooperative
15.7¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$15468,338
Edisto Electric Coop, Inc.
Cooperative · serves Hampton County
16.4¢
2024
$20015,421

Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Hampton County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.

South Carolina price trend

11¢14¢17¢20¢20222023202420252026South Carolina averageU.S. averageDominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. 11¢14¢17¢20¢20222023202420252026South Carolina averageU.S. averageDominion Energy South Carolina, Inc.
South Carolina averageU.S. averageDominion Energy South Carolina, 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.

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 29916

How much does electricity cost in 29916?

About 17.7¢ per kWh for homes (Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc., Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $159.

Who is the electric utility for 29916?

Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc., with about 696,385 residential customers in South Carolina; 2 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¢.