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Anderson County, South Carolina Electricity Overview

Anderson County is the 7th highest county in South Carolina for non-renewable generation per capita, with an average of 55.1 megawatt hours per resident produced from non-renewable fuels.

There has been a 12.42% increase in the use of non-renewable fuel types in the past year in Anderson County.

Anderson County ranks 9th out of 46 counties in the state for total electricity consumption, with its population using 3,303,077.74 megawatt hours.

As the 531st largest producer of solar power in the country, Anderson County produces 24,216 megawatt hours from solar.

When measuring CO2 emissions per capita, Anderson County saw a 1.79% decline over the past year.

Anderson County's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 16.16% below the US average, at 13.43 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.02 cents.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    3,303,078 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    15.76 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    11,583,240 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    34,401 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    11,548,839 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    55.27 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    1,376,070,650 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    6,565.82 kg

Recent Energy News in Anderson

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Anderson Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024

14.58¢ per kWh

  • 16.3% higher than last month
  • 11.2% higher than February last year
  • 2.26% higher than the South Carolina average
  • 10.53% lower than the US average
  • 362nd in the state out of 460 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 176 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 175 since February last year
  • 12,449th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,131 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,008 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

12.84¢ per kWh

  • 0.96% higher than last month
  • 7.43% higher than February last year
  • 6.73% lower than the South Carolina average
  • 24.2% lower than the US average
  • 184th in the state out of 460 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 6,215th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 429 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,220 since February last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$130.8 per month

  • 26.15% lower than last month
  • 17.07% higher than February last year
  • 5.06% lower than the South Carolina average
  • 4.33% higher than the US average
  • 341st in the state out of 460 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 158 since February last year
  • 16,026th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 4,362 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 6,852 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$132.57 per month

  • 1.21% higher than last month
  • 6.59% higher than February last year
  • 8.11% lower than the South Carolina average
  • 0.03% higher than the US average
  • 184th in the state out of 460 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 13,669th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 213 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,930 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

10.85¢ per kWh

  • 9.06% higher than last month
  • 3.08% higher than February last year
  • 1.79% lower than the South Carolina average
  • 20.34% lower than the US average
  • 204th in the state out of 460 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 7 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 6 since February last year
  • 8,193rd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,315 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,381 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

10.02¢ per kWh

  • 0.27% higher than last month
  • 7.74% higher than February last year
  • 8.08% lower than the South Carolina average
  • 29.02% lower than the US average
  • 199th in the state out of 460 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 45 since February last year
  • 4,779th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 284 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,135 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$437.92 per month

  • 15.44% lower than last month
  • 21.3% higher than February last year
  • 11.21% lower than the South Carolina average
  • 73.82% lower than the US average
  • 185th in the state out of 460 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 71 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since February last year
  • 8,921st in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2,925 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,506 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$478.97 per month

  • 1.36% higher than last month
  • 17.68% higher than February last year
  • 16.02% lower than the South Carolina average
  • 70.84% lower than the US average
  • 162nd in the state out of 460 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 10,292nd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 50 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,223 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

7.21¢ per kWh

  • 7.09% higher than last month
  • 11.98% higher than February last year
  • 3.51% higher than the South Carolina average
  • 26.82% lower than the US average
  • 353rd in the state out of 460 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 168 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 168 since February last year
  • 8,608th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,159 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,142 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

6.82¢ per kWh

  • 0.95% higher than last month
  • 11.24% higher than February last year
  • 1.87% lower than the South Carolina average
  • 33.16% lower than the US average
  • 190th in the state out of 460 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 5 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 28 since February last year
  • 4,869th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 102 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,681 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$29,255.75 per month

  • 13.07% higher than last month
  • 12.57% higher than February last year
  • 59.89% lower than the South Carolina average
  • 4.57% lower than the US average
  • 258th in the state out of 460 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since February last year
  • 20,119th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,130 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 846 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$30,559.38 per month

  • 0.9% higher than last month
  • 8.92% higher than February last year
  • 61.47% lower than the South Carolina average
  • 10.35% lower than the US average
  • 255th in the state out of 460 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 93 since February last year
  • 19,362nd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 19 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,185 since February last year

Anderson, SC Electricity Overview

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On average, citizens of Anderson are billed a residential electricity rate of 12.76 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 9.06% lower than the average South Carolina price of 14.03 cents and 20.35% below the nationwide average of 16.02 cents. The average residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $132.67 per month, while the state average is $148.93. Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest vendor in the city based on residential customer count.

Emitting 119,468,382.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Anderson is the 16th highest out of 475 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,148.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. There are no power producing facilities within Anderson, so residents must depend on electricity produced outside of the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Anderson

Anderson residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.146/kWh$0.102/kWh$179.84/mo.$71.56/mo.
49th12.76¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Anderson
53rd$132.67Average residential monthly electricity bill for Anderson Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Anderson, South Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy CarolinasBUNDLED12.76132.676,947,696.16886,351,373

Zips with electric coverage in Anderson, South Carolina include: 29621, 29625, 29627, 29624, 29626

Powdersville CDP, SC Electricity Overview

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On average, citizens of Powdersville CDP are billed a residential electricity rate of 13.89 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.97% lower than the average South Carolina price of 14.03 cents and 13.27% below the nationwide average of 16.02 cents. With an estimated 1,108 total residential customers, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity supplier in the city.

Emitting 40,989,985.54 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Powdersville CDP is the 61st highest out of 475 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,148.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. There are no power producing facilities within Powdersville CDP, so residents must depend on electricity produced outside of the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Powdersville CDP

Powdersville CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.146/kWh$0.102/kWh$179.84/mo.$71.56/mo.
205th13.89¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Powdersville CDP
192nd$142.75Average residential monthly electricity bill for Powdersville CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Powdersville CDP, South Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Blue Ridge Electric CoopBUNDLED16.94170.31782,340132,556,300
Duke Energy CarolinasBUNDLED12.76132.676,947,696.16886,351,373
Easley Combined UtilitiesBUNDLED12.80123.88170,97421,890,700

Zips with electric coverage in Powdersville CDP, South Carolina include: 29642, 29611, 29673

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Centerville CDP, SC Electricity Overview

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On average, citizens of Centerville CDP are billed a residential electricity rate of 12.76 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 9.06% lower than the average South Carolina price of 14.03 cents and 20.35% below the nationwide average of 16.02 cents. The average residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $132.67 per month, while the state average is $148.93. Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest vendor in the city based on residential customer count.

Emitting 30,186,552.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Centerville CDP is the 81st highest out of 475 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,148.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. There are no power producing facilities within Centerville CDP, so residents must depend on electricity produced outside of the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Centerville CDP

Centerville CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.146/kWh$0.102/kWh$179.84/mo.$71.56/mo.
49th12.76¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Centerville CDP
53rd$132.67Average residential monthly electricity bill for Centerville CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Centerville CDP, South Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy CarolinasBUNDLED12.76132.676,947,696.16886,351,373

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Electricity Production in Anderson County, South Carolina

Power Plants in Anderson County, South Carolina

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Anderson County SC Natural Gas 6,206,9672,363,430,748.14380.77
Anderson County SC Natural Gas 5,341,8722,462,176,713.92460.92
Bluebird Solar SC LLCBluebird Solar LLC (100.00%)
Anderson County SC Solar 6,868
Anderson County SC Conventional Hydroelectric 6,102
AdamsAdams Solar SC, LLC (100.00%)
Piedmont CDP SC Solar 4,598
Anderson (SC)Anderson Solar Farm, LLC (100.00%)
Anderson County SC Solar 4,522
Pelzer SC Conventional Hydroelectric 4,498
Whitt SolarWhitt Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Anderson County SC Solar 4,141
Pelzer Solar IPelzer Solar I, LLC (100.00%)
Anderson County SC Solar 2,052
Ace SolarACE Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Anderson County SC Solar 2,035
Anderson Regional LandfillSantee Cooper (100.00%)
Anderson County SC Landfill Gas -415

Anderson County, South Carolina Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Electricity use in Anderson County results in the release of 1,376,070,650.33 kilograms of CO2 pollution, which is 241st largest emissions amount in the nation out of 3230 counties. Averaging 6,565.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the county ranks 799th worst for pollution per capita. Natural Gas is the primary fuel in Anderson County, with 99.70% of electricity production coming from the fuel type. Solar and Conventional Hydroelectric are also primary fuel types in the county, with 0.21% and 0.09% of total electricity production coming from each fuel source, respectively. Anderson County is home to 11 power generation plants, which is 225th highest in the country.

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
99.70%
SOLAR
Solar
0.21%
CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
0.09%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.00%
LANDFILL GAS
Landfill Gas
-0.00%

Anderson County, South Carolina Net Metering

Of the 3 electricity companies in Anderson County, 3 of them report that they offer net metering. The state has decent net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other alternative types of electricity generation more feasible.

Energy Loss

Anderson County has an average of 7.22% of the electricity that is transmitted in the state dissipated as heat. The countrywide average is 2.87%, meaning Anderson County ranks 2705th best in the nation for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Anderson County:

  • Anderson, South Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Belton, South Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Honea Path, South Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Iva, South Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Pelzer, South Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Pendleton, South Carolina:
    • Blue Ridge Electric Coop: 3.74%
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 96.26%
  • Starr, South Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 82.79%
    • Little River Electric Cooperative: 17.21%
  • West Pelzer, South Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Williamston, South Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%

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

FAQ

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

Anderson County, South Carolina is home to 11 active electricity plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

Which electricity company is the largest provider in Anderson County, South Carolina?

The largest electricity provider in Anderson County, South Carolina by total customer count is Duke Energy Carolinas.

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

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Duke Energy Carolinas61,339
2Blue Ridge Electric Coop8,543
3Little River Electric Cooperative1,470

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

There are 3 electricity companies operating in Anderson County, South Carolina.

Fernando García
Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2024-04-03