Berkeley Electric Cooperative
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About Berkeley Electric Cooperative
Berkeley Electric Cooperative provides electricity to 15 cities in the state including cities such as Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Summerville, Goose Creek, and Ladson CDP. The organization is an electric cooperative. On average, Berkeley Electric Cooperative charges their patrons a residential electricity rate of 14.27 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is higher than the South Carolina average price of 13.53 cents per kilowatt hour, it is lower than the nationwide average of 15.54 cents. They sold 4,327,244 megawatt hours through retail sales in 2022. The electricity sourced was made up of megawatt hours that they acquired via the wholesale electricity market. They purchased 4,409,997 wholesale megawatt hours.
The average monthly residential electric bill for a customer of Berkeley Electric Cooperative is $160.83 per month, while the US average is $135.38. The company currently does not produce any of the electricity that they sell. Instead, they must purchase that electricity at wholesale prices from other providers and then resell it to end consumers.
Fortunately, Berkeley Electric Cooperative offers net metering choices to customers of the company. This makes it cheaper for people who are interested to install solar and other electricity options as they have the ability to sell unused wattage back to their supplier.
Suppliers regularly report energy lost through heat dissipation and other causes to government agencies who track infrastructure efficiencies. Berkeley Electric Cooperative recently reported a loss of 1.73% of the total electricity production total. This percentage of electricity lost earns them a rank of 3rd best out of 46 providers who report energy loss in the state and 171st best out of 3517 in the country.
Berkeley Electric Cooperative Rate & Electric Bills
Berkeley Electric Cooperative residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Berkeley Electric Cooperative Overview
- Company Type:Cooperative
- Headquarters:414 North Highway 52
Moncks Corner, South Carolina 29461
United States of America - CEO:Michael Fuller
Berkeley Electric Cooperative Contact
- Website:www.berkeleyelectric.coop
- Customer Service Phone:(800) 327-9615
- Contact Page:www.berkeleyelectric.coop
- Social Media:
Berkeley Electric Cooperative Service
- Rates & Plans:www.berkeleyelectric.coop
- Outage Map:ebill.becsc.com
- Outage Phone:(888) 253-4232
- States Served:
- South Carolina
- Counties Served:
- Charleston County
- Berkeley County
- Dorchester County
- Major Cities Served:
- Charleston
- Mount Pleasant
- Summerville
- Goose Creek
- Ladson CDP
- Moncks Corner
- Sangaree CDP
- Hollywood
- Ravenel
- Pimlico CDP
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Energy Loss
Berkeley Electric Cooperative's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
76,490MWh
171 National Rank
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Berkeley Electric Cooperative Coverage Map
Berkeley Electric Cooperative State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 125,129 | 440,028,000 | 6 | 100% |
Berkeley Electric Cooperative County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley County | 245,117 | 3 | 12.89 | $133.16/mo |
| Charleston County | 419,279 | 2 | 14.22 | $150.55/mo |
| Dorchester County | 166,133 | 3 | 14.59 | $157.52/mo |
Cities Berkeley Electric Cooperative Has Coverage
- Awendaw, SC
- Bonneau, SC
- Charleston, SC
- Goose Creek, SC
- Hollywood, SC
- Jamestown, SC
- Kiawah Island, SC
- McClellanville, SC
- Moncks Corner, SC
- Mount Pleasant, SC
- Ravenel, SC
- Rockville, SC
- Seabrook Island, SC
- St. Stephen, SC
- Summerville, SC
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Berkeley Electric Cooperative FAQ:
What is the average bundled bill for Berkeley Electric Cooperative customers each month?
Consumers of Berkeley Electric Cooperative pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $160.83.
What cities does Berkeley Electric Cooperative provider electricity to?
Berkeley Electric Cooperative provides electricity in 15 cities throughout the United States.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Berkeley Electric Cooperative customers?
Berkeley Electric Cooperative's current average bundled electricity rate is 14.27 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average state bundled rate of 13.53 cents and the average nationwide rate of 15.54 cents.
What is the phone number for Berkeley Electric Cooperative?
Berkeley Electric Cooperative's customer service phone number is (800) 327-9615
Who is the CEO of Berkeley Electric Cooperative?
The current CEO of Berkeley Electric Cooperative is Michael Fuller.
How many counties does Berkeley Electric Cooperative sell electricity to?
Berkeley Electric Cooperative sells electricity to customers in 3 counties.
