What is the average electricity rate in St. Matthews, South Carolina?

The average residential electricity rate in St. Matthews is approximately 16.67¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $152 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in St. Matthews?

Natural gas customers in St. Matthews pay an average of $69 per month. The rate is approximately $1.66/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves St. Matthews, South Carolina?

Electricity in St. Matthews 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 St. Matthews?

St. Matthews 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 St. Matthews electricity rates compare to South Carolina averages?

St. Matthews's electricity rate of 16.67¢/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 St. Matthews?

To start electric service in St. Matthews, 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.

St. Matthews, South Carolina Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in St. Matthews, South Carolina

St. Matthews 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 St. Matthews households.

Compared to the South Carolina state average of 16.18¢/kWh/kWh, St. Matthews's electricity rate of 16.67¢/kWh is 0.49¢ above the South Carolina average. As South Carolina has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in St. Matthews

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

Natural Gas Utility in St. Matthews

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

St. Matthews vs South Carolina Energy Rates

Metric	St. Matthews	South Carolina Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	16.67¢	16.18¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.66	$1.64	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$152	$148	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$69	$68	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for St. Matthews Residents

As a South Carolina city, St. Matthews 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 St. Matthews 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 St. Matthews, South Carolina

The average residential electricity rate in St. Matthews is approximately 16.67¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $152 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in St. Matthews pay an average of $69 per month. The rate is approximately $1.66/therm per therm.
Electricity in St. Matthews 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.
St. Matthews 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.
St. Matthews's electricity rate of 16.67¢/kWh is above the South Carolina state average of 16.18¢/kWh. Urban areas often have higher distribution costs.
To start electric service in St. Matthews, 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.