What is the average electricity rate in Ware Shoals, South Carolina?

The average residential electricity rate in Ware Shoals 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 Ware Shoals?

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

Which electric company serves Ware Shoals, South Carolina?

Electricity in Ware Shoals 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 Ware Shoals?

Ware Shoals 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 Ware Shoals electricity rates compare to South Carolina averages?

Ware Shoals'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 Ware Shoals?

To start electric service in Ware Shoals, 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.

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

Gas & Electricity in Ware Shoals, South Carolina

Ware Shoals 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 Ware Shoals households.

Compared to the South Carolina state average of 16.18¢/kWh/kWh, Ware Shoals'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 Ware Shoals

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

Natural Gas Utility in Ware Shoals

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

Ware Shoals vs South Carolina Energy Rates

Metric	Ware Shoals	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 Ware Shoals Residents

As a South Carolina city, Ware Shoals 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 Ware Shoals 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 Ware Shoals, South Carolina

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