Greenville County, South Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Greenville County, South Carolina Electricity Overview
There was a 3.21% rise in CO2 emissions per capita in the previous year in Greenville County.
Greenville County emitted 2,270,169,645.29 kilograms of CO2 gases from electricity use, which ranks them as the 3rd worst polluting county in the state.
Greenville County generates 6,945 megawatt hours from solar energy, making it 28th out of 46 counties in the state for total megawatt hours generated using solar power sources.
The US average residential rate per kilowatt hour sits at 16.02 cents, while residents of Greenville County enjoy an average rate that is 17.47% less at 13.22 cents per kilowatt hour.
As the 1635th largest generator of electricity in the country out of 3230 counties, Greenville County produces 32,414 megawatt hours of electricity from various fuel types.
Greenville County averages 0.06 megawatt hours per person produced from renewable electricity sources, which is 40th highest in South Carolina.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
8,635,904 MWh
Consumption per Capita
15.76 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
32,414 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
32,414 MWh
Production per Capita
0.06 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
2,270,169,645 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,143.02 kg
Recent Energy News in Greenville
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Residential Electricity Prices
- In Greenville, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate national rank dropped by 2,220 positions to 6,215th, from last year's value of 3,995th
- In Greenville, the residential electricity rate national rank dropped by 5,008 positions to 12,449th, from last year's value of 7,441st
- In Greenville, the residential electricity rate national rank dropped by 4,131 positions to 12,449th, from last month's value of 8,318th
- In Greenville, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate national rank dropped by 429 positions to 6,215th, from last month's value of 5,786th
- In Greenville, the residential electricity rate state rank dropped by 175 positions to 362nd, from last year's value of 187th
- In Greenville, the residential electricity rate state rank dropped by 176 positions to 362nd, from last month's value of 186th
- In Greenville, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate increased by 7.43% to 12.84 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 11.95 ¢ / kWh
- In Greenville, the residential electricity rate increased by 16.3% to 14.58 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 12.54 ¢ / kWh
- In Greenville, the residential electricity rate increased by 11.2% to 14.58 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 13.11 ¢ / kWh
- In Greenville, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate increased by 0.96% to 12.84 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 12.72 ¢ / kWh
Commercial Electricity Prices
- In Greenville, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill national rank dropped by 4,223 positions to 10,292nd, from last year's value of 6,069th
- In Greenville, the commercial electricity bill national rank dropped by 3,506 positions to 8,921st, from last year's value of 5,415th
- In Greenville, the commercial electricity bill national rank increased by 2,925 positions to 8,921st, from last month's value of 11,846th
- In Greenville, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill national rank dropped by 50 positions to 10,292nd, from last month's value of 10,242nd
- In Greenville, the commercial electricity bill state rank increased by 71 positions to 185th, from last month's value of 256th
- In Greenville, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill increased by 17.68% to $478.97, from last year's value of $407
- In Greenville, the commercial electricity bill increased by 21.3% to $437.92, from last year's value of $361.02
- In Greenville, the commercial electricity bill decreased by 15.44% to $437.92, from last month's value of $517.88
- In Greenville, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill increased by 1.36% to $478.97, from last month's value of $472.56
- In Greenville, the commercial electricity bill state rank dropped by 2 positions to 185th, from last year's value of 183rd
Industrial Electricity Prices
- In Greenville, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill national rank dropped by 1,185 positions to 19,362nd, from last year's value of 18,177th
- In Greenville, the industrial electricity bill national rank dropped by 1,130 positions to 20,119th, from last month's value of 18,989th
- In Greenville, the industrial electricity bill national rank dropped by 846 positions to 20,119th, from last year's value of 19,273rd
- In Greenville, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill state rank dropped by 93 positions to 255th, from last year's value of 162nd
- In Greenville, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill national rank dropped by 19 positions to 19,362nd, from last month's value of 19,343rd
- In Greenville, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill increased by 8.92% to $30,559.38, from last year's value of $28,057.71
- In Greenville, the industrial electricity bill increased by 12.57% to $29,255.75, from last year's value of $25,989.72
- In Greenville, the industrial electricity bill increased by 13.07% to $29,255.75, from last month's value of $25,873.88
- In Greenville, the industrial electricity bill state rank dropped by 3 positions to 258th, from last year's value of 255th
- In Greenville, the industrial electricity bill state rank dropped by 3 positions to 258th, from last month's value of 255th
- In Greenville, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill state rank increased by 1 position to 255th, from last month's value of 256th
- In Greenville, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill increased by 0.9% to $30,559.38, from last month's value of $30,287.21
Electricity Production from All Fuel Types
- In Greenville, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank dropped by 37 positions to 2,703rd, from last year's value of 2,666th
- In Greenville, the total production national rank increased by 11 positions to 2,699th, from last year's value of 2,710th
- In Greenville, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank increased by 4 positions to 2,703rd, from last month's value of 2,707th
- In Greenville, the total production national rank increased by 3 positions to 2,699th, from last month's value of 2,702nd
Electricity Production from Natural Gas
- In Greenville, the 12 month rolling average natural gas production national rank dropped by 20 positions to 1,061st, from last year's value of 1,041st
- In Greenville, the natural gas production national rank dropped by 5 positions to 1,060th, from last year's value of 1,055th
Electricity Production from Distillate Fuel Oil
- In Greenville, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production national rank dropped by 50 positions to 999th, from last year's value of 949th
- In Greenville, the distillate fuel oil production national rank increased by 2 positions to 999th, from last month's value of 1,001st
- In Greenville, the distillate fuel oil production national rank dropped by 1 position to 999th, from last year's value of 998th
Greenville 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
Greenville, SC Electricity Overview
On average, Greenville's residents spend 12.76 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 9.06% less than the average South Carolina price of 14.03 cents and 20.35% less than the national average of 16.02 cents. With an estimated 2,444 residential customers, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest provider in the city. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $132.67 per month, while the South Carolina average is $148.93. Customers in the city enjoy a 10.92% markdown compared to other citizens of the state.
Emitting 299,998,568.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Greenville ranks 6th worst out of 475 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of 154th highest in South Carolina for pollution per capita with an average of 4,148.78 kilograms of emissions per resident. The city has one electricity plant within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Greenville
Greenville residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Greenville, South Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.76 | 132.67 | 6,947,696.16 | 886,351,373 |
Zips with electric coverage in Greenville, South Carolina include: 29607, 29605, 29615, 29611, 29609, 29601, 29614
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Greer, SC Electricity Overview
On average, Greer's residents spend 12.61 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 10.10% less than the average South Carolina price of 14.03 cents and 21.27% less than the national average of 16.02 cents. With an estimated 19,151 residential customers, Greer CPW is the largest provider in the city. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $120.38 per month, while the South Carolina average is $148.93. Customers in the city enjoy a 19.17% markdown compared to other citizens of the state.
Emitting 145,833,905.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Greer ranks 13th worst out of 475 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,148.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity consumed in Greer has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, since there are no electricity production sources within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Greer
Greer residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Greer, South Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.76 | 132.67 | 6,947,696.16 | 886,351,373 | |
| Greer CPW | BUNDLED | 12.53 | 113.63 | 221,591 | 27,766,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Greer, South Carolina include: 29651, 29687, 29650, 29334, 29388, 29365
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Mauldin, SC Electricity Overview
On average, Mauldin's residents spend 12.80 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 8.77% less than the average South Carolina price of 14.03 cents and 20.10% less than the national average of 16.02 cents. With an estimated 988 residential customers, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest provider in the city. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $133.3 per month, while the South Carolina average is $148.93. Customers in the city enjoy a 10.49% markdown compared to other citizens of the state.
Emitting 102,620,171.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Mauldin ranks 18th worst out of 475 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,148.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity consumed in Mauldin has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, since there are no electricity production sources within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Mauldin
Mauldin residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Mauldin, South Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.76 | 132.67 | 6,947,696.16 | 886,351,373 | |
| Laurens Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 13.85 | 149.75 | 727,009 | 100,715,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Mauldin, South Carolina include: 29681, 29607, 29605, 29680, 29662
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Electricity Production in Greenville County, South Carolina
Power Plants in Greenville County, South Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hollidays Bridge HydroNorthbrook Carolina Hydro LLC (100.00%) | Greenville County | SC | Conventional Hydroelectric | 10,614 | ||||
Enoree Phase II Landfill Gas RecoveryEnerdyne Power Systems Inc (100.00%) | Greenville County | SC | Landfill Gas | 7,669 | 5,376,175.43 | 701.03 | ||
Saluda DamNorthbrook Carolina Hydro LLC (100.00%) | Berea CDP | SC | Conventional Hydroelectric | 6,674 | ||||
Berry Road SolarRPSC Solar 3, LLC (100.00%) | Greenville County | SC | Solar | 3,533 | ||||
White Horse Solar ARPSC Solar 7, LLC (100.00%) | Gantt CDP | SC | Solar | 3,412 | ||||
Piedmont Hydro Power ProjectEnel Green Power (100.00%) | Piedmont CDP | SC | Conventional Hydroelectric | 512 |
Greenville County, South Carolina Details
Electricity use in Greenville County results in the release of 2,270,169,645.29 kilograms of CO2 pollution a year, which is 129th highest amount in the United States out of 3230 counties and 3rd highest in South Carolina out of 46 counties. Averaging 4,143.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the county ranks 1848th worst for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. About 54.91% of electricity in Greenville County comes from generation using Conventional Hydroelectric. Also used is Landfill Gas at 23.66% and Solar at 21.43%. Greenville County has 6 electricity generation plants, which is 393rd most in the US.
Providers In Each City in Greenville County:
- Fountain Inn, South Carolina:
- Laurens Electric Cooperative: 5.81%
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 94.19%
- Greenville, South Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
- Greer, South Carolina:
- Greer CPW: 64.56%
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 35.44%
- Mauldin, South Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 96.27%
- Laurens Electric Cooperative: 3.73%
- Simpsonville, South Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
- Travelers Rest, South Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Greenville County, South Carolina?
By total megawatt hours sold, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity supplier in Greenville County, South Carolina.
How many power plants are in Greenville County, South Carolina?
Greenville County, South Carolina is home to 6 power plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
How many electric companies offer service in Greenville County, South Carolina?
There are 4 electricity suppliers offering service in Greenville County, South Carolina.
Which electricity companies offer service in Greenville County, South Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Carolinas | 64,879 |
| 2 | Greer CPW | 20,870 |
| 3 | Laurens Electric Cooperative | 7,182 |
| 4 | Blue Ridge Electric Coop | 7,012 |
