Aiken County, South Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Aiken County, South Carolina Electricity Overview
Aiken County ranks 206th in the United States out of 3221 counties for natural gas generation, with 2,298,384.28 megawatt hours generated using the fuel source.
When calculating by customer count, Dominion Energy is the largest electricity company in Aiken County.
With 168,808 residents living within the county and 2,563,957 megawatt hours produced a year, Aiken County has a megawatt hour per capita production of 15.19 megawatt hours. This is the 13 highest megawatt hour per capita amount in the state.
Aiken County is ranked 820th out of 3221 for highest polluting county in the US based on pollution per capita.
Within the previous 12 months, Aiken County had a 9.92% rise in CO2 emissions per capita.
Aiken County consumes 4.39% more electricity than it generates.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
2,676,548 MWh
Consumption per Capita
15.86 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
2,563,957 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
260,123 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
2,303,834 MWh
Production per Capita
15.19 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,143,809,008 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
6,775.8 kg
Aiken, SC Electricity Overview
Aiken's residents are billed an average residential electricity price of 14.68 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, regrettably, 10.39% above the state's average rate of 13.30 cents. The city deals with an average of 1.16 power outages per customer per year. These outages last an average of 127.95 minutes. In comparison, the national average is 1.21 outages per consumer and 122.99 minutes per outage. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Dominion Energy.
Aiken has zero electricity plants. About 4,128.48 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen are released in the city due to electricity use, making them the 6th worst polluter in the state out of 475 cities. At 4,128.48 kilograms per person and 32,025 residents in the city, the city emits 132,214,491.85 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Aiken
Aiken residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Aiken, South Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiken Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 13.70 | 151.05 | 609,748 | 83,563,100 | |
| Dominion Energy | BUNDLED | 14.96 | 155.36 | 8,232,315 | 1,231,386,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Aiken, South Carolina include: 29803, 29801, 29851
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North Augusta, SC Electricity Overview
North Augusta's residents are billed an average residential electricity price of 14.96 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, regrettably, 12.46% above the state's average rate of 13.30 cents. The city deals with an average of 1.16 power outages per customer per year. These outages last an average of 127.95 minutes. In comparison, the national average is 1.21 outages per consumer and 122.99 minutes per outage. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Dominion Energy.
North Augusta has zero electricity plants. About 4,128.48 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen are released in the city due to electricity use, making them the 339th worst polluter in the state out of 475 cities. At 4,128.48 kilograms per person and 24,379 residents in the city, the city emits 100,648,152.91 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in North Augusta
North Augusta residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in North Augusta, South Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy | BUNDLED | 14.96 | 155.36 | 8,232,315 | 1,231,386,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in North Augusta, South Carolina include: 29841, 29860, 29842
Belvedere CDP, SC Electricity Overview
Belvedere CDP's residents are billed an average residential electricity price of 14.96 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, regrettably, 12.46% above the state's average rate of 13.30 cents. The city deals with an average of 1.16 power outages per customer per year. These outages last an average of 127.95 minutes. In comparison, the national average is 1.21 outages per consumer and 122.99 minutes per outage. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Dominion Energy.
Belvedere CDP has zero electricity plants. About 4,128.48 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen are released in the city due to electricity use, making them the 6th worst polluter in the state out of 475 cities. At 4,128.48 kilograms per person and 5,380 residents in the city, the city emits 22,211,208.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Belvedere CDP
Belvedere CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Belvedere CDP, South Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy | BUNDLED | 14.96 | 155.36 | 8,232,315 | 1,231,386,000 |
Electricity Production in Aiken County, South Carolina
Power Plants in Aiken County, South Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UrquhartDominion Energy (100.00%) | Aiken County | SC | Natural Gas | 2,303,154 | 991,549,650.75 | 430.52 | ||
Shaw Creek Solar, LLCNextEra Energy (100.00%) | Aiken County | SC | Solar | 174,918 | ||||
Savannah River Site Biomass CogenU S Department of Energy (100.00%) | Aiken County | SC | Wood/Wood Waste Solids | 85,885 | 122,942,797.72 | 1,431.48 |
Aiken County, South Carolina Details
Aiken County's top fuel consumed for electricity production is Natural Gas. The county generates 89.64% of the total production in the county from this fuel type. Solar and Wood/Wood Waste Solids are the second and third most used fuels for electricity generation. Solar makes up 6.82% of electricity generation and Wood/Wood Waste Solids accounts for 3.06% of total production in the county. The county has the 734th most electricity generation plants of any county in the nation, with 3 total power plants. Aiken County is the 9th worst ranked county in the state out of 46 when it comes to total pollution from electricity use, with the county releasing 1,143,809,008.45 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. This total equates to 6,775.8 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which ranks the county 820th worst in the US for pollution per capita.
Providers In Each City in Aiken County:
- Aiken, South Carolina:
- Aiken Electric Cooperative: 21.92%
- Dominion Energy: 78.08%
- Burnettown, South Carolina:
- Dominion Energy: 79.31%
- Aiken Electric Cooperative: 20.69%
- Jackson, South Carolina:
- Dominion Energy: 100.00%
- Monetta, South Carolina:
- Dominion Energy: 100.00%
- New Ellenton, South Carolina:
- Aiken Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- North Augusta, South Carolina:
- Dominion Energy: 100.00%
- Perry, South Carolina:
- Dominion Energy: 100.00%
- Ridge Spring, South Carolina:
- Dominion Energy: 100.00%
- Salley, South Carolina:
- Dominion Energy: 100.00%
- Wagener, South Carolina:
- Dominion Energy: 100.00%
- Windsor, South Carolina:
- Dominion Energy: 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 within Aiken County, South Carolina?
Aiken County, South Carolina has 3 active power plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Aiken County, South Carolina?
The largest electricity company in Aiken County, South Carolina by total customer count is Dominion Energy.
How many electric companies offer service in Aiken County, South Carolina?
Aiken County, South Carolina has 3 electricity suppliers serving customers in the area.
What electricity companies offer service in Aiken County, South Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dominion Energy | 65,574 |
| 2 | Aiken Electric Cooperative | 22,800 |
| 3 | Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative | 2,336 |
