Abbeville County, SC: 5 Electric Providers

Abbeville County, South Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Abbeville County, SC is $153.70
  • The average electricity rate in Abbeville County, SC is 14.92¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Abbeville County, SC

The average residential electric bill in Abbeville County, SC is $153.70 per month. Abbeville County, SC is the 13th most expensive county in South Carolina for electricity.

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Abbeville County, South Carolina Electricity Overview

While the national average residential rate of electricity sits at 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour, Abbeville County's average price is 10.86% lower than at 14.92 cents per kilowatt hour.

Abbeville County is the 37th largest county in the state, with 24,374 residents residing within its borders.

On average, Abbeville County citizens are responsible for 4,532.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, while the South Carolina average pollution per person is 4,509.62.

Abbeville County is ranked as the 1517th highest electricity consuming county out of 3221 counties in the US with 392,739.07 megawatt hours being consumed by customers for their electricity needs.

No electricity production takes place in Abbeville County, meaning the county must import their electricity from other counties.

When calculating by total customers, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest supplier in Abbeville County.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    392,739 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    16.11 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    110,481,136 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,532.75 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Abbeville

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Abbeville Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

16.46¢ per kWh

  • 1.6% higher than last month
  • 15.92% higher than November last year
  • 3.28% higher than the South Carolina average
  • 3.37% lower than the US average
  • 387th in the state out of 475 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 220 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 63 since November last year
  • 17,180th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,162 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,722 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

15.64¢ per kWh

  • 1.22% higher than last month
  • 8.48% higher than November last year
  • 8.46% higher than the South Carolina average
  • 5.14% lower than the US average
  • 425th in the state out of 475 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 194 since November last year
  • 16,147th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 209 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,909 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$113.29 per month

  • 12.53% lower than last month
  • 22.45% higher than November last year
  • 8.75% lower than the South Carolina average
  • 4.19% lower than the US average
  • 36th in the state out of 475 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 126 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 8 since November last year
  • 13,618th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 7,318 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 7,590 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$138.48 per month

  • 1.27% higher than last month
  • 13.2% higher than November last year
  • 8.73% lower than the South Carolina average
  • 2.64% lower than the US average
  • 33rd in the state out of 475 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since November last year
  • 15,470th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 627 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,852 since November last year

Abbeville, SC Electricity Overview

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Abbeville's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 15.64 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 8.14% above the average South Carolina rate of 14.47 cents, a potentially frustrating situation for citizens of the city. With an estimated 552 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 $138.48. This is 5.90% below the nationwide average bill of $147.16.

Electricity consumption in Abbeville has byproducts of 22,219,517.89 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 103rd highest amount of any city in the state. This total equates to 4,532.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, ranking the city 200th 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 September and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.163/kWh$0.128/kWh$188.71/mo.$83.72/mo.
425th15.64¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Abbeville
33rd$138.48Average residential monthly electricity bill for Abbeville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Abbeville, South Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Abbeville Public UtilitiesBUNDLED14.61127.9633,190.934,849,078.4

Calhoun Falls, SC Electricity Overview

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Calhoun Falls' residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 16.39 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 13.27% above the average South Carolina rate of 14.47 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 1.32 electrical outages per consumer each year. These outages last for an average of 89.9 minutes. In comparison, the US average is 1.44 outages per customer and 123.49 minutes an outage.

Electricity consumption in Calhoun Falls has byproducts of 8,512,495.84 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 208th highest amount of any city in the state. This total equates to 4,532.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, ranking the city 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 April and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.173/kWh$0.116/kWh$229.63/mo.$115.35/mo.
451st16.39¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Calhoun Falls
350th$169.91Average residential monthly electricity bill for Calhoun Falls Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Calhoun Falls, South Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Dominion EnergyBUNDLED15.20162.178,956,5161,361,389,000
Little River Electric CooperativeBUNDLED16.23168.3162,412.126,354,675.9

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Lake Secession CDP, SC Electricity Overview

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Lake Secession CDP's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 15.21 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.14% above the average South Carolina rate of 14.47 cents, a potentially frustrating situation for citizens of the city. The largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Duke Energy Carolinas. Customers in Lake Secession CDP experience 1.26 power outages per year with outages lasting on average 158.4 minutes.

Electricity consumption in Lake Secession CDP has byproducts of 5,081,207.58 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 253rd highest amount of any city in the state. This total equates to 4,532.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, ranking the city 200th highest in South Carolina for emissions per capita. The city is home to zero electricity producing plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lake Secession CDP

Lake Secession CDP residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.164/kWh$0.110/kWh$195.01/mo.$85.41/mo.
403rd15.21¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Lake Secession CDP
291st$153.58Average residential monthly electricity bill for Lake Secession CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Lake Secession CDP, South Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Abbeville Public UtilitiesBUNDLED14.61127.965,58833,190.934,849,078.4
Duke Energy CarolinasBUNDLED13.93145.777,193,090.361,002,192,650
Little River Electric CooperativeBUNDLED16.23168.3162,412.126,354,675.9

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Abbeville County, South Carolina Production Fuel Makeup

Abbeville County, South Carolina Net Metering

Companies offering net metering in Abbeville County include Duke Energy Carolinas, Little River Electric Cooperative, and Dominion Energy At the state level, South Carolina has above average net metering and feed in tariff regulations.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Abbeville County is about 4.47% of the total electricity transmitted by the one company that reports energy loss. The nationwide average energy loss is 2.43%. This earned Abbeville County a rank of 34th best in the state out of 46.

Providers In Each City in Abbeville County:

  • Abbeville, South Carolina:
    • Abbeville Public Utilities: 100.00%
  • Calhoun Falls, South Carolina:
    • Dominion Energy: 49.79%
    • Little River Electric Cooperative: 50.21%
  • Donalds, South Carolina:
    • Little River Electric Cooperative: 33.42%
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 66.58%
  • Due West, South Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 2.88%
    • Due West, South Carolina Electric Utility: 97.12%
  • Lowndesville, South Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 50.00%
    • Abbeville Public Utilities: 50.00%

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

FAQ

What electricity companies offer service in Abbeville County, South Carolina?

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

The largest electricity supplier in Abbeville County, South Carolina by total revenue is Duke Energy Carolinas.

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

There are 5 electricity suppliers serving consumers in Abbeville County, South Carolina.

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Last Reviewed By: King Manalo
Published: 2024-08-26