What is the average electricity rate in West Pelzer, South Carolina?

The average residential electricity rate in West Pelzer 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 West Pelzer?

Natural gas customers in West Pelzer pay an average of $65 per month. The rate is approximately $1.57/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves West Pelzer, South Carolina?

Electricity in West Pelzer 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 West Pelzer?

West Pelzer 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 West Pelzer electricity rates compare to South Carolina averages?

West Pelzer'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 West Pelzer?

To start electric service in West Pelzer, 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.

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

Gas & Electricity in West Pelzer, South Carolina

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

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

Natural Gas Utility in West Pelzer

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

West Pelzer vs South Carolina Energy Rates

Metric	West Pelzer	South Carolina Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	16.50¢	16.18¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.57	$1.64	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$151	$148	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$65	$68	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for West Pelzer Residents

As a South Carolina city, West Pelzer 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 West Pelzer 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 West Pelzer, South Carolina

The average residential electricity rate in West Pelzer is approximately 16.50¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $151 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in West Pelzer pay an average of $65 per month. The rate is approximately $1.57/therm per therm.
Electricity in West Pelzer 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.
West Pelzer 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.
West Pelzer'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 West Pelzer, 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.