Aiken County, South Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Aiken County, South Carolina Electricity Overview
Roughly 88.78% of Aiken County's electricity is produced using non-renewable fuel types, making it the 396th highest county in the US out of 3230 counties for total megawatt hours generated from non-renewable fuel sources.
Aiken County produces 228,368.82 megawatt hours of electricity from sustainable fuel sources. This ranks Aiken County 723rd highest producing county out of 3230 counties in the nation for total sustainable electricity generation.
Aiken County is ranked 993rd in the US out of 3230 counties for renewable electricity generation per capita, at 1.31 megawatt hours per person a year.
Aiken County produces 171,702 megawatt hours from solar energy, making it 6th out of 46 counties in the state for total megawatt hours produced from solar power sources.
Aiken County had a 2.99% decrease in CO2 emissions per capita within the preceding 12 months.
Aiken County uses 134.10% of the electricity that it produces.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
2,729,225 MWh
Consumption per Capita
15.67 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
2,035,179 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
228,369 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
1,806,810 MWh
Production per Capita
11.69 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,101,304,308 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
6,323.88 kg
Aiken, SC Electricity Overview
Aiken's residents are billed an average residential electricity price of 14.39 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, regrettably, 2.47% above the state's average rate of 14.05 cents. The city deals with an average of 1.12 power outages per customer per year. These outages last an average of 125.36 minutes. In comparison, the national average is 1.27 outages per consumer and 137.24 minutes per outage. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Dominion Energy.
Aiken has zero electricity plants. About 4,118.6 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen are released in the city due to electricity use, making them the 50th worst polluter in the state out of 475 cities. At 4,118.6 kilograms per person and 31,516 residents in the city, the city emits 129,801,660.23 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 | 14.61 | 163.69 | 641,275 | 93,692,600 | |
| Dominion Energy | BUNDLED | 14.33 | 144.57 | 8,263,851 | 1,184,489,000 |
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 14.33 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, regrettably, 2.03% above the state's average rate of 14.05 cents. Consumers in the city have 1.12 electrical outages each year, with outages lasting about 125.36 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.27 outages at 137.24 minutes each. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Dominion Energy.
North Augusta has zero electricity plants. About 4,118.6 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen are released in the city due to electricity use, making them the 50th worst polluter in the state out of 475 cities. At 4,118.6 kilograms per person and 24,013 residents in the city, the city emits 98,899,837.13 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 | 14.33 | 144.57 | 8,263,851 | 1,184,489,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in North Augusta, South Carolina include: 29841, 29860, 29842
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Belvedere CDP, SC Electricity Overview
Belvedere CDP's residents are billed an average residential electricity price of 14.33 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, regrettably, 2.03% above the state's average rate of 14.05 cents. Consumers in the city have 1.12 electrical outages each year, with outages lasting about 125.36 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.27 outages at 137.24 minutes each. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Dominion Energy.
Belvedere CDP has zero electricity plants. About 4,118.6 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen are released in the city due to electricity use, making them the 8th worst polluter in the state out of 475 cities. At 4,118.6 kilograms per person and 5,330 residents in the city, the city emits 21,952,114.77 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 | 14.33 | 144.57 | 8,263,851 | 1,184,489,000 |
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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 | 1,806,556 | 832,027,846.68 | 460.56 | ||
Shaw Creek Solar, LLCNextEra Energy (100.00%) | Aiken County | SC | Solar | 171,702 | ||||
Savannah River Site Biomass CogenU S Department of Energy (100.00%) | Aiken County | SC | Wood/Wood Waste Solids | 56,921 | 86,877,933.3 | 1,526.29 |
Aiken County, South Carolina Details
Aiken County's top fuel consumed for electricity production is Natural Gas. The county generates 88.75% 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 8.44% of electricity generation and Wood/Wood Waste Solids accounts for 2.53% of total production in the county. The county has the 846th 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 1,101,304,308.4 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. This total equates to 6,323.88 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which ranks the county 872nd 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: 98.59%
- Dominion Energy: 1.41%
- 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: 6.82%
- Aiken Electric Cooperative: 93.18%
* 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 | 68,596 |
| 2 | Aiken Electric Cooperative | 23,399 |
| 3 | Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative | 2,354 |
