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Allendale County, South Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Allendale County, South Carolina Electricity Overview

Consumers in Allendale County pay $160.65 per month for residential electricity, compared to the nationwide average of $138.3.

Emitting 97,246,082.32 kilograms of CO2 gases, Allendale County has the 1772nd worst pollution level from electricity consumption of any county in the United States and 33rd worst in South Carolina.

Allendale County has the 17th highest electricity generation in South Carolina out of 46 counties, generating 327,025 megawatt hours.

Allendale County is home to over 8,304 citizens and generates 176,049 megawatt hours of electricity from solar sources, or 21.2 megawatt hour per capita. This ranks Allendale County 1st in South Carolina out of 46 counties for solar megawatt hours generated per person.

Residents in Allendale County deal with an average of 1.12 electrical outages a year, with an average of 125.36 minutes per outage.

Allendale County has a population of 8,304 residents.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    130,874 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    15.76 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    327,025 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    327,025 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    39.38 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    97,246,082 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    11,710.75 kg

Recent Energy News in Allendale

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Allendale Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024

13.73¢ per kWh

  • 4.28% lower than last month
  • 9.29% lower than February last year
  • 3.68% lower than the South Carolina average
  • 15.72% lower than the US average
  • 185th in the state out of 460 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 275 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 274 since February last year
  • 11,004th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 3,037 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,793 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

14.29¢ per kWh

  • 0.81% lower than last month
  • 11.29% lower than February last year
  • 3.78% higher than the South Carolina average
  • 15.66% lower than the US average
  • 358th in the state out of 460 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 102 since February last year
  • 10,175th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 622 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 7,259 since February last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$124.23 per month

  • 29.47% lower than last month
  • 0.79% lower than February last year
  • 9.83% lower than the South Carolina average
  • 0.91% lower than the US average
  • 174th in the state out of 460 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 7 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 178 since February last year
  • 13,522nd in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 6,680 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 249 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$144.32 per month

  • 0.06% lower than last month
  • 13.57% lower than February last year
  • 0.03% higher than the South Carolina average
  • 8.9% higher than the US average
  • 348th in the state out of 460 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 108 since February last year
  • 19,184th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 370 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 4,450 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

10.93¢ per kWh

  • 14.78% lower than last month
  • 11.13% lower than February last year
  • 1.05% lower than the South Carolina average
  • 19.74% lower than the US average
  • 357th in the state out of 460 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 103 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 94 since February last year
  • 9,426th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 6,902 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 3,292 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

11.54¢ per kWh

  • 0.98% lower than last month
  • 12.84% lower than February last year
  • 5.86% higher than the South Carolina average
  • 18.26% lower than the US average
  • 359th in the state out of 460 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 9 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 101 since February last year
  • 10,823rd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 155 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 5,642 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$558.99 per month

  • 20.1% lower than last month
  • 3.26% lower than February last year
  • 13.34% higher than the South Carolina average
  • 66.59% lower than the US average
  • 439th in the state out of 460 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since February last year
  • 15,264th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2,211 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 722 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$678.22 per month

  • 0.23% lower than last month
  • 15.24% lower than February last year
  • 18.92% higher than the South Carolina average
  • 58.71% lower than the US average
  • 441st in the state out of 460 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 18 since February last year
  • 16,982nd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 201 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 3,525 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

6.07¢ per kWh

  • 28.97% lower than last month
  • 8% lower than February last year
  • 12.86% lower than the South Carolina average
  • 38.4% lower than the US average
  • 174th in the state out of 460 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 269 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 166 since February last year
  • 5,586th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 10,622 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 926 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

6.98¢ per kWh

  • 0.63% lower than last month
  • 24.81% lower than February last year
  • 0.49% higher than the South Carolina average
  • 31.55% lower than the US average
  • 343rd in the state out of 460 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 112 since February last year
  • 6,532nd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 184 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 9,043 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$30,935.61 per month

  • 26.71% lower than last month
  • 16.45% lower than February last year
  • 57.59% lower than the South Carolina average
  • 0.91% higher than the US average
  • 428th in the state out of 460 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since February last year
  • 20,333rd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,083 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 577 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$39,256.67 per month

  • 1.28% lower than last month
  • 30.68% lower than February last year
  • 50.51% lower than the South Carolina average
  • 15.16% higher than the US average
  • 431st in the state out of 460 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 15 since February last year
  • 20,679th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 24 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,310 since February last year

Allendale, SC Electricity Overview

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Allendale's inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 14.23 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately, 11.13% below the average nationwide rate of 16.02 cents. Dominion Energy has an estimated 206 total residential customers, more than all other providers who operate in the city. The power grid in the city is faced with an average of 1.12 outages per customer each year, with outages lasting around 125.36 minutes. The national averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.27 outages each year and 137.24 minutes a outage.

The consumption of electricity in Allendale accounts for 11,728,612.26 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 158th largest emissions amount in the state out of 475 cities. Averaging 4,148.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 154th worst in South Carolina for emissions per capita. There are no power plants in Allendale, so citizens must rely on electricity produced outside of the city boundaries.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Allendale

Allendale residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.189/kWh$0.048/kWh$254.27/mo.$65.51/mo.
247th14.23¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Allendale
202nd$144.43Average residential monthly electricity bill for Allendale Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Allendale, South Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Dominion EnergyBUNDLED14.23144.438,339,1481,187,011,000

Fairfax, SC Electricity Overview

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Fairfax's inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 14.23 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately, 11.13% below the average nationwide rate of 16.02 cents. Dominion Energy has an estimated 206 total residential customers, more than all other providers who operate in the city. The power grid in the city is faced with an average of 1.12 outages per customer each year, with outages lasting around 125.36 minutes. The national averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.27 outages each year and 137.24 minutes a outage.

The consumption of electricity in Fairfax accounts for 8,886,695.24 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 183rd largest emissions amount in the state out of 475 cities. Averaging 4,148.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 154th worst in South Carolina for emissions per capita. There are no power plants in Fairfax, so citizens must rely on electricity produced outside of the city boundaries.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Fairfax

Fairfax residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.189/kWh$0.048/kWh$254.27/mo.$65.51/mo.
247th14.23¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Fairfax
202nd$144.43Average residential monthly electricity bill for Fairfax Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Fairfax, South Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Dominion EnergyBUNDLED14.23144.438,339,1481,187,011,000

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Sycamore, SC Electricity Overview

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Sycamore's inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 14.23 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately, 11.13% below the average nationwide rate of 16.02 cents. With a population of 114 residents, the city is the 438th most populated city in South Carolina. Dominion Energy sells an estimated 5,290.53 megawatt hours in the city a year, which is more than any other supplier.

The consumption of electricity in Sycamore accounts for 472,961.37 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 433rd largest emissions amount in the state out of 475 cities. Averaging 4,148.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 154th worst in South Carolina for emissions per capita. There are no power plants in Sycamore, so citizens must rely on electricity produced outside of the city boundaries.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sycamore

Sycamore residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.189/kWh$0.048/kWh$254.27/mo.$65.51/mo.
247th14.23¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Sycamore
202nd$144.43Average residential monthly electricity bill for Sycamore Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Sycamore, South Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Dominion EnergyBUNDLED14.23144.438,339,1481,187,011,000

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Electricity Production in Allendale County, South Carolina

Power Plants in Allendale County, South Carolina

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Allendale County SC Solar 159,744
Allendale BiomassAllendale Biomass LLC (100.00%)
Allendale County SC Wood/Wood Waste Solids 150,976242,995,841.21,609.5
Haley SolarHaley Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Allendale County SC Solar 16,305

Allendale County, South Carolina Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Electricity consumption in Allendale County results in 97,246,082.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 1772nd highest amount of any county in the US. This total also results in a ranking of 3rd worst in the state for pollution per person from electricity consumption. The county has the 847th highest power plants of any county in the US, with 3 total plants. Allendale County has roughly 53.83% of its electricity produced from Solar.

SOLAR
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
53.83%
WOOD/WOOD WASTE SOLIDS
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
46.17%

Allendale County, South Carolina Net Metering

Approximately 100.00% of the electricity suppliers in Allendale County offer net metering to their consumers. Oftentimes net metering regulations are enforced at the state level, and South Carolina has decent regulations for consumers interested in investing in solar panels.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Allendale County averages out to about 5.68% of the total electricity transmitted by the 2 companies that operate in the county and also report energy loss. The US average is 2.87%, resulting in Allendale County receiving a rank of 2309th best in the nation for energy loss efficiency.

Power Companies in Allendale County, South Carolina

Providers In Each City in Allendale County:

  • Allendale, South Carolina:
    • Dominion Energy: 100.00%
  • Fairfax, South Carolina:
    • Dominion Energy: 100.00%
  • Sycamore, South Carolina:
    • Dominion Energy: 100.00%
  • Ulmer, South Carolina:
    • Dominion Energy: 97.12%
    • Edisto Electric Cooperative: 2.88%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

How many power plants are located in Allendale County, South Carolina?

Allendale County, South Carolina has 3 electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

What electricity company is the largest provider in Allendale County, South Carolina?

The largest electricity supplier in Allendale County, South Carolina by total customer count is Dominion Energy.

How many electric companies offer service in Allendale County, South Carolina?

Allendale County, South Carolina has 2 electricity providers operating in the area.

Which electricity companies offer service in Allendale County, South Carolina?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Dominion Energy25,110
2Edisto Electric Cooperative3,800

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Published: 2024-04-22