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

The average residential electricity rate in Santee is approximately 16.50¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $151 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Santee?

Natural gas customers in Santee pay an average of $66 per month. The rate is approximately $1.59/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Santee, South Carolina?

Electricity in Santee 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 Santee?

Santee 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 Santee electricity rates compare to South Carolina averages?

Santee's electricity rate of 16.50¢/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 Santee?

To start electric service in Santee, 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.

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

Gas & Electricity in Santee, South Carolina

Santee residents in South Carolina receive electric service through Duke Energy South Carolina and natural gas distribution from Dominion Energy SC (SCE&G Gas). South Carolina's energy assistance programs, including LIHEAP and weatherization, are available to income-qualified Santee households.

Compared to the South Carolina state average of 16.18¢/kWh/kWh, Santee's electricity rate of 16.50¢/kWh is 0.32¢ above the South Carolina average. As South Carolina has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Santee

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

Natural Gas Utility in Santee

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

Santee vs South Carolina Energy Rates

Metric	Santee	South Carolina Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	16.50¢	16.18¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.59	$1.64	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$151	$148	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$66	$68	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Santee Residents

As a South Carolina city, Santee 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 Santee 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 Santee, South Carolina

The average residential electricity rate in Santee is approximately 16.50¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $151 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Santee pay an average of $66 per month. The rate is approximately $1.59/therm per therm.
Electricity in Santee 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.
Santee 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.
Santee's electricity rate of 16.50¢/kWh is above the South Carolina state average of 16.18¢/kWh. Urban areas often have higher distribution costs.
To start electric service in Santee, 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.