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Abbeville County, South Carolina Electricity Overview
The 66 megawatt hours of electricity produced by non-renewable energy places Abbeville County at 1078th in the United States out of 3230 counties in non-renewable power generation.
Abbeville County has the 1819th largest electricity generation in the nation out of 3230 counties, producing 5,654 megawatt hours.
Abbeville County has experienced a reduction of 2.94% in the use of non-renewable fuel types for electricity production within the previous 12 months.
Abbeville County had a 81.31% increase over the last year in the use of renewable fuel sources for electricity generation.
Citizens of the county deal with an average of 1.16 power outages a year, with an average of 130.88 minutes per outage.
Abbeville County's average residential electricity rate is 14.34 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 11.17% less than the US average rate of 16.14 cents per kilowatt hour.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
386,441 MWh
Consumption per Capita
15.85 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
5,654 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
5,588 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
66 MWh
Production per Capita
0.23 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
98,904,969 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,057.81 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Abbeville
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Abbeville Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for May, 2024
15.39¢ per kWh
- 5.56% lower than last month
- 2.15% lower than May last year
- 9.37% higher than the South Carolina average
- 6.67% lower than the US average
- 467th in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 4 since May last year
- 16,479th in the US out of 31,747 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,686 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,552 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
15.48¢ per kWh
- 0.18% lower than last month
- 1.87% lower than May last year
- 9.95% higher than the South Carolina average
- 4.09% lower than the US average
- 466th in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 138 since May last year
- 18,360th in the US out of 31,747 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 97 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,321 since May last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for May, 2024
$125.83 per month
- 19.33% higher than last month
- 9.39% higher than May last year
- 8.38% lower than the South Carolina average
- 1.3% higher than the US average
- 152nd in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 104 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 25 since May last year
- 20,270th in the US out of 31,747 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 7,169 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,953 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$137 per month
- 0.66% higher than last month
- 2.27% lower than May last year
- 8.73% lower than the South Carolina average
- 0.2% higher than the US average
- 155th in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank has increased by 4 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 27 since May last year
- 16,281st in the US out of 31,747 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 373 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 479 since May last year
Abbeville, SC Electricity Overview
Abbeville's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 15.48 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 9.95% above the average South Carolina rate of 14.08 cents, a potentially frustrating situation for citizens of the city. With an estimated 566 total residential customers, Abbeville Public Utilities is the largest electricity supplier in the city. Citizens in the city pay an average monthly residential power bill of $137. This is 1.26% below the nationwide average bill of $138.74.
Electricity consumption in Abbeville has byproducts of 20,176,374.62 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 103rd highest amount of any city in the state. This total equates to 4,115.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, ranking the city 6th highest in South Carolina for emissions per capita. The city is home to zero electricity producing plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Abbeville
Abbeville residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Abbeville, South Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeville Public Utilities | BUNDLED | 15.44 | 136.68 | 34,493.22 | 5,325,815.76 |
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Calhoun Falls, SC Electricity Overview
Calhoun Falls' residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 15.26 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 8.33% above the average South Carolina rate of 14.08 cents, a potentially frustrating situation for citizens of the city. Dominion Energy is the largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The city experiences an average of 1.07 electrical outages per consumer each year. These outages last for an average of 78.4 minutes. In comparison, the US average is 1.45 outages per customer and 171.11 minutes an outage.
Electricity consumption in Calhoun Falls has byproducts of 7,729,749.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 206th highest amount of any city in the state. This total equates to 4,115.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, ranking the city 6th highest in South Carolina for emissions per capita. The city is home to zero electricity producing plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Calhoun Falls
Calhoun Falls residential electric rates are highest in December and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Calhoun Falls, South Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy | BUNDLED | 14.11 | 143.67 | 8,362,994 | 1,180,185,000 | |
| Little River Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 16.31 | 162.51 | 158,254.84 | 25,811,898.32 |
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Lake Secession CDP, SC Electricity Overview
Lake Secession CDP's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 14.56 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.41% above the average South Carolina rate of 14.08 cents, a potentially frustrating situation for citizens of the city. With an estimated 600 total residential customers, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The city has increased the quantity of electricity produced by hydroelectric sources by approximately 81.31% in the previous 12 months.
Electricity consumption in Lake Secession CDP has byproducts of 3,163,302.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 288th highest amount of any city in the state. This total equates to 2,821.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, ranking the city 465th highest in South Carolina for emissions per capita. Conventional Hydroelectric makes up 100.00% of the fuel types used for electricity production in Lake Secession CDP. Lake Secession CDP has one electricity generation plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lake Secession CDP
Lake Secession CDP residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lake Secession CDP, South Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeville Public Utilities | BUNDLED | 15.44 | 136.68 | 5,588 | 34,493.22 | 5,325,815.76 |
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.96 | 134.78 | 6,995,418.07 | 906,314,227 | |
| Little River Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 16.31 | 162.51 | 158,254.84 | 25,811,898.32 |
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Electricity Production in Abbeville County, South Carolina
Power Plants in Abbeville County, South Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rocky River (SC)Abbeville Public Utilities (100.00%) | Lake Secession CDP | SC | Conventional Hydroelectric | 5,588 | ||||
Honea PathCentral Electric Power (100.00%) | Abbeville County | SC | Distillate Fuel Oil | 66 | 50,672.77 | 767.77 |
Abbeville County, South Carolina Details
About 98,904,968.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in Abbeville County due to electricity consumption. This total results in 4,057.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which ranks the county 1919th highest in the United States for pollution per capita. Electricity facilities in the county most often use Conventional Hydroelectric, which accounts for 98.83% of the fuel sources used for electricity generation in the county. Abbeville County has the 1037th most power producing plants of any county in the nation, with 2 total power plants.
Providers In Each City in Abbeville County:
- Abbeville, South Carolina:
- Abbeville Public Utilities: 100.00%
- Calhoun Falls, South Carolina:
- Little River Electric Cooperative: 50.21%
- Dominion Energy: 49.79%
- Donalds, South Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 66.58%
- Little River Electric Cooperative: 33.42%
- Due West, South Carolina:
- Due West, South Carolina Electric Utility: 97.12%
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 2.88%
- Lowndesville, South Carolina:
- Abbeville Public Utilities: 50.00%
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 50.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Abbeville County, South Carolina?
The largest electricity company in Abbeville County, South Carolina by total customer count is Duke Energy Carolinas.
How many electric companies offer service in Abbeville County, South Carolina?
Abbeville County, South Carolina is home to 5 electricity companies offering service in the area.
How many power plants are within Abbeville County, South Carolina?
Abbeville County, South Carolina is home to 2 active power plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
What electricity companies offer service in Abbeville County, South Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Carolinas | 38,490 |
| 2 | Little River Electric Cooperative | 8,910 |
| 3 | Abbeville Public Utilities | 3,680 |
| 4 | Dominion Energy | 1,954 |
| 5 | Due West, South Carolina Electric Utility | 520 |
