What is the average electricity rate in Travelers Rest, South Carolina?

The average residential electricity rate in Travelers Rest 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 Travelers Rest?

Natural gas customers in Travelers Rest pay an average of $69 per month. The rate is approximately $1.67/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Travelers Rest, South Carolina?

Electricity in Travelers Rest 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 Travelers Rest?

Travelers Rest 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 Travelers Rest electricity rates compare to South Carolina averages?

Travelers Rest'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 Travelers Rest?

To start electric service in Travelers Rest, 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.

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

Gas & Electricity in Travelers Rest, South Carolina

Travelers Rest, South Carolina is served by Duke Energy South Carolina for electricity and Dominion Energy SC (SCE&G Gas) for natural gas. Rates in Travelers Rest 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, Travelers Rest'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 Travelers Rest

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

Natural Gas Utility in Travelers Rest

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

Travelers Rest vs South Carolina Energy Rates

Metric	Travelers Rest	South Carolina Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	16.18¢	16.18¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.67	$1.64	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$148	$148	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$69	$68	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Travelers Rest Residents

As a South Carolina city, Travelers Rest 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 Travelers Rest 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 Travelers Rest, South Carolina

The average residential electricity rate in Travelers Rest is approximately 16.18¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $148 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Travelers Rest pay an average of $69 per month. The rate is approximately $1.67/therm per therm.
Electricity in Travelers Rest 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.
Travelers Rest 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.
Travelers Rest'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 Travelers Rest, 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.