Lynches River Electric Cooperative
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About Lynches River Electric Cooperative
Lynches River Electric Cooperative is headquartered in Pageland, South Carolina and provides electricity in 3 counties throughout the state. The company recently disclosed a total of 22,649 total customers, 0.04% of which are industrial properties, 4.27% are commercial customers and 95.69% are residential properties. On average, Lynches River Electric Cooperative's residential electricity rate is 17.23 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 20.86% higher than the state's average price of 14.26 cents and 9.52% above the nationwide average of 15.73 cents. Of the 486,467 megawatt hours the supplier sold and dispossessed, 467,402 were via retail sales. Of the megawatt hours they sourced, 486,467 megawatt hours were procured via wholesale channels. In 2023 they had total electricity related revenue of $62,282,400, with 94.72% coming from retail sales.
Consumers of the supplier pay an average monthly residential electricity bill of $182.94. This is 31.30% above the US average of $139.34. Electricity generation is not handled in house at the company, as they purchase electricity at wholesale rates from other suppliers to then be resold to their end users. Customers of the provider deal with 1.8 electrical outages on average per year, with outages lasting an average of 149.8 minutes. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes each.
Lynches River Electric Cooperative is one of 33 providers in the state who offer net metering to their customers. This is a positive for any customer considering purchasing personal solar panels, as net metering allows them to sell their extra kilowatt hours into the grid.
Lynches River Electric Cooperative recently reported an annual loss of around 3.92% of the electricity that they generate. Loss of energy due to heat dissipation during electricity transmission and other causes is operating in the electricity production business and providers are required to report these losses to government agencies who track electricity grid efficiencies. Lynches River Electric Cooperative's energy loss amounts leave them with a rank of 22nd best out of the 44 providers that operate in South Carolina and report energy loss and 788th best out of 3530 in the United.
Lynches River Electric Cooperative Rate & Electric Bills
Lynches River Electric Cooperative residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
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Lynches River Electric Cooperative Overview
- Company Type:Cooperative
- Headquarters:707 South Arant Street
Pageland, South Carolina 29728
United States of America - CEO:Brian W. Broughton
Lynches River Electric Cooperative Contact
- Website:www.lynchesriver.com
- Customer Service Phone:(843) 672-6111
- Contact Page:www.lynchesriver.com
- Social Media:
Lynches River Electric Cooperative Service
- Outage Map:lynchesriver.ebill.coop
- Outage Phone:(866) 675-5732
- States Served:
- South Carolina
- Counties Served:
- Lancaster County
- Kershaw County
- Chesterfield County
- Major Cities Served:
- Elgin CDP
- Pageland
- Kershaw
- Chesterfield
- Heath Springs
- Buford CDP
- Unity CDP
- Ruby
- Tradesville CDP
- Abney Crossroads CDP
Energy Loss
Lynches River Electric Cooperative's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
19,065MWh
788 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Lynches River Electric Cooperative's Power Outages
149.8 min.
vs. national average of 123.49 min.
1.8 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.44
Power Outages
Currently, 0 customers are being tracked in Lynches River Electric Cooperative.
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Lynches River Electric Cooperative Coverage Map

Lynches River Electric Cooperative State Coverage
State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
---|---|---|---|---|
South Carolina | 22,671 | 68,795,583.51 | 19 | 100% |
Lynches River Electric Cooperative County Coverage
County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
---|---|---|---|---|
Chesterfield County | 43,655 | 2 | 15.72 | $174.29/mo |
Kershaw County | 67,751 | 7 | 14.96 | $168.80/mo |
Lancaster County | 104,577 | 3 | 15.04 | $156.05/mo |
Cities Lynches River Electric Cooperative Has Coverage
- Chesterfield, SC
- Heath Springs, SC
- Kershaw, SC
- Pageland, SC
- Ruby, SC
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Lynches River Electric Cooperative FAQ:
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Lynches River Electric Cooperative customers?
Lynches River Electric Cooperative's current average bundled electricity rate is 17.23 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average state bundled rate of 14.26 cents and the average nationwide rate of 15.73 cents.
How many counties does Lynches River Electric Cooperative provider electricity in?
There are 3 counties that receive at least some electricity coverage by Lynches River Electric Cooperative including South Carolina.
How much is the average bundled bill for Lynches River Electric Cooperative customers each month?
Lynches River Electric Cooperative currently has an average monthly bundled electric bill of $182.94, compared to the South Carolina average of $149.25 and the nationwide of $149.25 for bundled service.
Who is the CEO of Lynches River Electric Cooperative?
Lynches River Electric Cooperative's current CEO is Brian W. Broughton.
When will Lynches River Electric Cooperative power be restored?
The average number of minutes for an outage for Lynches River Electric Cooperative's customers is 149.8 minutes.
What cities does Lynches River Electric Cooperative have customers in in?
Lynches River Electric Cooperative provides electricity to 5 cities.
What is the phone number for Lynches River Electric Cooperative?
Lynches River Electric Cooperative's customer service phone number is (843) 672-6111