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

The average residential electricity rate in West Union is approximately 16.34¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $149 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in West Union?

Natural gas customers in West Union pay an average of $67 per month. The rate is approximately $1.62/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves West Union, South Carolina?

Electricity in West Union 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 Union?

West Union 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 Union electricity rates compare to South Carolina averages?

West Union's electricity rate of 16.34¢/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 Union?

To start electric service in West Union, 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 Union, South Carolina Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in West Union, South Carolina

Electricity in West Union, South Carolina (SC) is distributed by Duke Energy South Carolina at rates close to the South Carolina average of 16.18¢/kWh. Natural gas service is provided by Dominion Energy SC (SCE&G Gas). Contact your provider to set up service or inquire about bill assistance.

Compared to the South Carolina state average of 16.18¢/kWh/kWh, West Union's electricity rate of 16.34¢/kWh is 0.16¢ above the South Carolina average. As South Carolina has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in West Union

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

Natural Gas Utility in West Union

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

West Union vs South Carolina Energy Rates

Metric	West Union	South Carolina Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	16.34¢	16.18¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.62	$1.64	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$149	$148	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$67	$68	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for West Union Residents

As a South Carolina city, West Union 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 Union 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 Union, South Carolina

The average residential electricity rate in West Union is approximately 16.34¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $149 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in West Union pay an average of $67 per month. The rate is approximately $1.62/therm per therm.
Electricity in West Union 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 Union 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 Union's electricity rate of 16.34¢/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 Union, 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.