Berkeley Electric Cooperative is an electric utility that serves members in Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties in South Carolina. The cooperative was founded in 1939 and serves over 33,000 meters. Berkeley Electric is a non-profit, member-owned cooperative that is guided by a board of directors elected by its members. The utility's generation mix includes a combination of natural gas, coal, nuclear, and renewable sources such as solar and landfill gas. The cooperative is committed to providing safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to its members and offers a variety of programs and services to help them manage their energy usage. These programs include energy audits, energy-saving tips, and rebates for energy-efficient appliances and equipment.
Berkeley Electric's energy comes from biomass. Biomass is the largest source of electricity, providing 100% of Berkeley Electric's energy.
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The average electricity rate for Berkeley Electric customers is 13.42 cents/kWh. Berkeley Electric has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Residential Time of Day | TOU | 6¢ to 36¢ |
In 2021, the average Berkeley Electric customer lost electricity one time for a duration of 92 minutes. In total, the average Berkeley Electric customer had their electricity out for about 107 minutes during the whole year.
Credited to customer's next bill on a monthly basis at a rate based on the avoided cost.