What is the average electricity rate in Tega Cay, South Carolina?

The average residential electricity rate in Tega Cay is approximately 16.18¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $148 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Tega Cay?

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

Which electric company serves Tega Cay, South Carolina?

Electricity in Tega Cay 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 Tega Cay?

Tega Cay 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 Tega Cay electricity rates compare to South Carolina averages?

Tega Cay's electricity rate of 16.18¢/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 Tega Cay?

To start electric service in Tega Cay, 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.

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

Gas & Electricity in Tega Cay, South Carolina

Tega Cay 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, Tega Cay's electricity rate of 16.18¢/kWh is 0.00¢ below the South Carolina average. As South Carolina has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Tega Cay

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

Natural Gas Utility in Tega Cay

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

Tega Cay vs South Carolina Energy Rates

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

Energy Assistance Programs for Tega Cay Residents

As a South Carolina city, Tega Cay 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 Tega Cay 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 Tega Cay, South Carolina

The average residential electricity rate in Tega Cay is approximately 16.18¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $148 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Tega Cay pay an average of $71 per month. The rate is approximately $1.72/therm per therm.
Electricity in Tega Cay 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.
Tega Cay 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.
Tega Cay's electricity rate of 16.18¢/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 Tega Cay, 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.