Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative
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About Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative
Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative is an electric cooperative with headquarters in Irmo, South Carolina and providing power to customers in 7 cities in South Carolina including cities such as Lexington, St. Andrews CDP, Seven Oaks CDP, Oak Grove CDP, and Irmo. Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative averages 14.73 cents per kilowatt hour billed to their customers for residential electricity. While this is more than the state average rate of 14.34 cents per kilowatt hour, it is lower than the national average of 16.22 cents. In 2023 the company sold 96.58% of their total megawatt hours disposed via normal retail sales to end users. Wholesale power purchases made up 100.00% of all electricity sourced . Exactly 1,032,730 megawatt hours were purchased on the wholesale electricity market. Their total revenue for 2023 from electricity related activities was $142,615,000, with $137,321,000 coming from retail sales to end users.
The average residential electric bill for a consumer of Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative is $174.69 per month, while the state average is $153.1. Electricity generation is not part of the Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative business model, as they purchase electricity at wholesale rates from other companies and then resell to their consumers. Customers of the company experience 1.45 power outages a year with outages lasting on average 121.4 minutes.
Offering net metering to consumers is a win-win situation for Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative and any people who receive their electricity from the company. Net metering allows private citizens to sell electricity back to the grid, making the installation of solar and other electricity sources a cheaper endeavor.
Energy loss is part of the process when dealing with electricity transmission. Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative currently averages a loss of approximately 3.29% of the total electricity they generate. Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative's energy loss numbers place them at of 17th best out of the 44 providers that operate in the state and report energy loss and 614th best out of 3530 in the country.
Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative Rate & Electric Bills
Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative Overview
- Company Type:Cooperative
- Headquarters:7524 Broad River Road
Irmo, South Carolina 29063
United States of America - CEO:B. Robert “Bob” Paulling
Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative Contact
- Website:www.mcecoop.com
- Customer Service Phone:(803) 749-6555
- Contact Page:www.mcecoop.com
- Social Media:
Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative Service
- Rates & Plans:www.mcecoop.com
- Outage Map:mcecoop.maps.arcgis.com
- Outage Phone:(888) 813-9000
- States Served:
- South Carolina
- Counties Served:
- Richland County
- Lexington County
- Aiken County
- Saluda County
- Major Cities Served:
- Lexington
- St. Andrews CDP
- Seven Oaks CDP
- Oak Grove CDP
- Irmo
- Red Bank CDP
- Batesburg-Leesville
- South Congaree
- Chapin
- Edmund CDP
Energy Loss
Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
33,970MWh
614 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative's Power Outages
121.4 min.
vs. national average of 123.49 min.
1.45 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.44
Power Outages
Currently, 0 customers are being tracked in Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative.
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Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative Coverage Map

Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 61,353 | 148,997,902.49 | 11 | 100% |
Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiken County | 174,150 | 3 | 15.60 | $167.95/mo |
| Lexington County | 304,797 | 4 | 15.18 | $165.01/mo |
| Richland County | 421,566 | 5 | 15.51 | $169.28/mo |
| Saluda County | 19,008 | 4 | 15.23 | $165.17/mo |
Cities Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative Has Coverage
- Batesburg-Leesville, SC
- Chapin, SC
- Gilbert, SC
- Irmo, SC
- Lexington, SC
- Little Mountain, SC
- South Congaree, SC
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative FAQ:
Who is the CEO of Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative?
B. Robert “Bob” Paulling is the CEO of Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative.
How many counties does Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative sell electricity in?
There are 4 counties that receive at least some electricity coverage by Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative including South Carolina.
What is the average bundled bill for Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative customers each month?
The average monthly bundled electric bill for customers of Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative is $174.69. The South Carolina average bundled bill is $153.10 and the nationwide average is $153.10.
What is the phone number for Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative?
Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative's customer service phone number is (803) 749-6555
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative customers?
The average bundled rate of electricity for customers of Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative is 14.73 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
What cities does Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative sell electricity in?
Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative supplies to 7 cities throughout the US including South Carolina.
When will Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative power be restored?
Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative's outages last, on average, about 121.399 minutes per each outage.