Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative
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About Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative
Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative is an electric cooperative with headquarters in Irmo, South Carolina and providing power to customers in 7 cities in South Carolina including cities such as Lexington, St. Andrews CDP, Seven Oaks CDP, Oak Grove CDP, and Irmo. There are 9 industrial customers, 4,143 commercial accounts and 55,110 residential customers served by the company. On average, Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative charges their customers a residential electricity rate of 14.18 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 9.16% lower than the US average price of 15.61 cents, which ranks the provider 2001st lowest for average electricity rate out of 2893 companies in the country. In 2022 they sold 1,052,350 megawatt hours to end users (known as retail sales). Of the megawatt hours they sourced, 1,090,107 megawatt hours were procured via wholesale channels. In 2022, they made a total of $146,293,300 from business activities relating to the sale and transfer of electricity. They had 97.17% of their revenue coming from retail sales to end users.
The average residential electric bill for a consumer of Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative is $167.39 per month, while the state average is $139.26. The provider is not associated with any electricity generation facilities and all of the megawatt hours that they sell to their consumers must be purchased from other suppliers.
Offering net metering to consumers is a win-win situation for Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative and any people who receive their electricity from the company. Net metering allows private citizens to sell electricity back to the grid, making the installation of solar and other electricity sources a cheaper endeavor.
Energy loss is part of the process when dealing with electricity transmission. Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative currently averages a loss of approximately 3.34% of the total electricity they generate. Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative's energy loss numbers place them at of 9th best out of the 46 providers that operate in the state and report energy loss and 443rd best out of 3510 in the country.
Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative Rate & Electric Bills
Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative Overview
- Company Type:Cooperative
- Headquarters:7524 Broad River Road
Irmo, South Carolina 29063
United States of America - CEO:B. Robert “Bob” Paulling
Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative Contact
- Website:www.mcecoop.com
- Customer Service Phone:(803) 749-6555
- Contact Page:www.mcecoop.com
- Social Media:
Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative Service
- Rates & Plans:www.mcecoop.com
- Outage Map:mcecoop.maps.arcgis.com
- Outage Phone:(888) 813-9000
- States Served:
- South Carolina
- Counties Served:
- Richland County
- Lexington County
- Aiken County
- Saluda County
- Major Cities Served:
- Lexington
- St. Andrews CDP
- Seven Oaks CDP
- Oak Grove CDP
- Irmo
- Red Bank CDP
- Batesburg-Leesville
- South Congaree
- Chapin
- Edmund CDP
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Energy Loss
Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
36,379MWh
443 National Rank
Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative Coverage Map
Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 59,262 | 142,157,800 | 11 | 100% |
Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiken County | 174,150 | 3 | 14.93 | $156.84/mo |
| Lexington County | 304,797 | 4 | 14.89 | $157.08/mo |
| Richland County | 421,566 | 5 | 15.00 | $158.48/mo |
| Saluda County | 19,008 | 4 | 14.81 | $156.32/mo |
Cities Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative Has Coverage
- Batesburg-Leesville, SC
- Chapin, SC
- Gilbert, SC
- Irmo, SC
- Lexington, SC
- Little Mountain, SC
- South Congaree, SC
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative FAQ:
Who is the CEO of Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative?
B. Robert “Bob” Paulling is the CEO of Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative.
How many counties does Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative sell electricity in?
There are 4 counties that receive at least some electricity coverage by Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative including South Carolina.
What is the average bundled bill for Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative customers each month?
The average monthly bundled electric bill for customers of Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative is $167.39. The South Carolina average bundled bill is $139.26 and the nationwide average is $139.26.
What is the phone number for Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative?
You can reach Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative by phone via (803) 749-6555.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative customers?
Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative's current average bundled electricity rate is 14.18 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average state bundled rate of 13.78 cents and the average nationwide rate of 15.61 cents.
What cities does Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative sell electricity in?
Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative supplies to 7 cities throughout the US including South Carolina.
