What is the average electricity rate in Lake View, South Carolina?

The average residential electricity rate in Lake View is approximately 15.53¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $142 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Lake View?

Natural gas customers in Lake View pay an average of $69 per month. The rate is approximately $1.67/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Lake View, South Carolina?

Electricity in Lake View is distributed by Duke Energy South Carolina and Dominion Energy South Carolina (formerly SCE&G). Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Lake View?

Lake View natural gas service is provided by Dominion Energy SC (SCE&G Gas) and Piedmont Natural Gas (Duke Energy). Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.

How do Lake View electricity rates compare to South Carolina averages?

Lake View's electricity rate of 15.53¢/kWh is below the South Carolina state average of 16.18¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.

How do I start or stop utility service in Lake View?

To start electric service in Lake View, contact Duke Energy South Carolina and Dominion Energy South Carolina (formerly SCE&G). For gas service, contact Dominion Energy SC (SCE&G Gas) and Piedmont Natural Gas (Duke Energy). You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.

Lake View, South Carolina Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Lake View, South Carolina

Lake View is a community in South Carolina served by Duke Energy South Carolina for electric and Dominion Energy SC (SCE&G Gas) for gas. The area's utility rates reflect South Carolina's statewide energy market and the region's humid subtropical, mild winters climate.

Compared to the South Carolina state average of 16.18¢/kWh/kWh, Lake View's electricity rate of 15.53¢/kWh is 0.65¢ below the South Carolina average. As South Carolina has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Lake View

Duke Energy South Carolina
Dominion Energy South Carolina (formerly SCE&G)
Santee Cooper
Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative

Natural Gas Utility in Lake View

Dominion Energy SC (SCE&G Gas)
Piedmont Natural Gas (Duke Energy)
Fort Hill Natural Gas Authority

Lake View vs South Carolina Energy Rates

Metric	Lake View	South Carolina Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	15.53¢	16.18¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.67	$1.64	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$142	$148	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$69	$68	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Lake View Residents

As a South Carolina city, Lake View residents can access the following state and local assistance programs:

✅ SC LIHEAP
✅ SC Crisis Intervention Program (CIP)
✅ Dominion Energy SC Share the Warmth
✅ SC Weatherization Assistance

Energy-Saving Tips for Lake View Residents

✓ Run your AC on a "dry" mode or use a standalone dehumidifier — moisture makes heat feel worse.
✓ Clean or replace AC filters monthly during summer to maintain airflow and efficiency.
✓ Consider a mini-split heat pump — it's highly efficient for both cooling and mild-winter heating.
✓ Install Energy Star certified windows to reduce solar heat gain.
✓ Use exhaust fans in bathrooms and kitchens to remove humidity at the source.

FAQ — Gas & Electricity in Lake View, South Carolina

The average residential electricity rate in Lake View is approximately 15.53¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $142 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Lake View pay an average of $69 per month. The rate is approximately $1.67/therm per therm.
Electricity in Lake View is distributed by Duke Energy South Carolina and Dominion Energy South Carolina (formerly SCE&G). Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Lake View natural gas service is provided by Dominion Energy SC (SCE&G Gas) and Piedmont Natural Gas (Duke Energy). Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.
Lake View's electricity rate of 15.53¢/kWh is below the South Carolina state average of 16.18¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.
To start electric service in Lake View, contact Duke Energy South Carolina and Dominion Energy South Carolina (formerly SCE&G). For gas service, contact Dominion Energy SC (SCE&G Gas) and Piedmont Natural Gas (Duke Energy). You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.