Residential electricity prices in 29171 in April 2026 averaged approximately 17.06 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 9% less than the national average rate of 18.83 ¢/kWh (April 2026). [1]
→ Electricity rates listed as zero are not currently available.
See how electricity costs in 29171 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from March 2025 to March 2026 - residential electricity prices in 29171 increased approximately 8%, from 15.27 ¢/kWh to 16.45 ¢/kWh. [1]
→ Electricity rates listed as zero are not currently available.
Residential natural gas prices in 29171 in April 2026 averaged 26.63 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 47% more than the national average rate of 18.17 $/Mcf (April 2026). [2]
→ Natural gas prices listed as zero are not currently available.
See the chart below to see a comparison of West Columbia natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 29171 (West Columbia, SC) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in West Columbia (South Carolina) decreased approximately 100%, from 19.84 $/Mcf (March 2025) to 0.00 $/Mcf (March 2026). [2]
→ Natural gas prices listed as zero are not currently available.
Sorry, 29171 solar data is not currently available. Please check back later.
See the chart below for a comparison of West Columbia solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare West Columbia levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
→ k/m/d: kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
→ Solar radiation values listed as zero are not currently available.
Households in the United States have benefited from falling energy prices in recent years, which has driven down the cost of living.
Read More
Penn State researchers recently examined microgrids and discovered that they may not always be a wise economic move for communities.
Read More
Through the analysis of publicly available data filed by electricity suppliers, the CT OCC discovered that electricity customers overpaid by $58 million in 2015.
Read More
The ZIP code 29171 is associated with the city of West Columbia, SC in Lexington County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 29171, or for other information related to utilities in South Carolina, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
The first (electricity) power plant - owned by Thomas Edison - opened in New York City in 1882.
Take the first step toward powering your home with solar energy.
Learn about your specific solar options, with NO obligation.
