What is the average electricity rate in Pine Ridge, South Carolina?

The average residential electricity rate in Pine Ridge 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 Pine Ridge?

Natural gas customers in Pine Ridge pay an average of $71 per month. The rate is approximately $1.72/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Pine Ridge, South Carolina?

Electricity in Pine Ridge 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 Pine Ridge?

Pine Ridge 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 Pine Ridge electricity rates compare to South Carolina averages?

Pine Ridge'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 Pine Ridge?

To start electric service in Pine Ridge, 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.

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

Gas & Electricity in Pine Ridge, South Carolina

Pine Ridge, South Carolina is served by Duke Energy South Carolina for electricity and Dominion Energy SC (SCE&G Gas) for natural gas. Rates in Pine Ridge are comparable to the South Carolina state average of 16.18¢/kWh, and residents can access all state-level energy assistance programs.

Compared to the South Carolina state average of 16.18¢/kWh/kWh, Pine Ridge'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 Pine Ridge

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

Natural Gas Utility in Pine Ridge

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

Pine Ridge vs South Carolina Energy Rates

Metric	Pine Ridge	South Carolina Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	16.99¢	16.18¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.72	$1.64	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$155	$148	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$71	$68	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Pine Ridge Residents

As a South Carolina city, Pine Ridge 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 Pine Ridge 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 Pine Ridge, South Carolina

The average residential electricity rate in Pine Ridge is approximately 16.99¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $155 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Pine Ridge pay an average of $71 per month. The rate is approximately $1.72/therm per therm.
Electricity in Pine Ridge 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.
Pine Ridge 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.
Pine Ridge'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 Pine Ridge, 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.