What is the average electricity rate in Lancaster, South Carolina?

The average residential electricity rate in Lancaster is approximately 16.99¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $155 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Lancaster?

Natural gas customers in Lancaster pay an average of $67 per month. The rate is approximately $1.61/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Lancaster, South Carolina?

Electricity in Lancaster 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 Lancaster?

Lancaster 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 Lancaster electricity rates compare to South Carolina averages?

Lancaster's electricity rate of 16.99¢/kWh is above the South Carolina state average of 16.18¢/kWh. Urban areas often have higher distribution costs.

How do I start or stop utility service in Lancaster?

To start electric service in Lancaster, 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.

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

Gas & Electricity in Lancaster, South Carolina

Lancaster 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, Lancaster's electricity rate of 16.99¢/kWh is 0.81¢ above the South Carolina average. As South Carolina has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Lancaster

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

Natural Gas Utility in Lancaster

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

Lancaster vs South Carolina Energy Rates

Metric	Lancaster	South Carolina Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	16.99¢	16.18¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.61	$1.64	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$155	$148	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$67	$68	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Lancaster Residents

As a South Carolina city, Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster, South Carolina

The average residential electricity rate in Lancaster is approximately 16.99¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $155 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Lancaster pay an average of $67 per month. The rate is approximately $1.61/therm per therm.
Electricity in Lancaster 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.
Lancaster 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.
Lancaster's electricity rate of 16.99¢/kWh is above the South Carolina state average of 16.18¢/kWh. Urban areas often have higher distribution costs.
To start electric service in Lancaster, 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.