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Anderson County, South Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Anderson County, SC is $149.50
  • The average electricity rate in Anderson County, SC is 14.46¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Anderson County, SC

The average residential electric bill in Anderson County, SC is $149.50 per month. Anderson County, SC is the 8th most expensive county in South Carolina for electricity.

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Anderson County, South Carolina Electricity Overview

Anderson County generates 50.24 megawatt hours per capita each year, making it the 8 highest county out of 46 counties for production per capita in the state.

In Anderson County, 10,528,830 megawatt hours of electricity are produced from non-renewable sources. Anderson County ranks 78th out of 3221 counties in the nation for total electricity production from non-renewable sources.

The largest electricity company in Anderson County by megawatt hours sold is Duke Energy Carolinas.

Over the course of the past 12 months, there has been a 1.42% reduction in the use of non-renewable fuels for electricity production in Anderson County.

Anderson County uses only 32.07% of the electricity generated in the county.

As the 4th highest generator of electricity in South Carolina out of 46 counties, Anderson County generates 10,528,830 megawatt hours of electricity.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    3,376,986 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    16.11 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    10,528,830 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    10,528,830 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    50.24 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    1,389,671,997 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    6,630.72 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Anderson

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Anderson Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

16.25¢ per kWh

  • 2.4% lower than last month
  • 27.05% higher than November last year
  • 1.96% higher than the South Carolina average
  • 4.61% lower than the US average
  • 229th in the state out of 475 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 54 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 116 since November last year
  • 16,588th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 938 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 8,705 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

14.25¢ per kWh

  • 2.06% higher than last month
  • 12.76% higher than November last year
  • 1.18% lower than the South Carolina average
  • 13.57% lower than the US average
  • 137th in the state out of 475 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 18 since November last year
  • 12,157th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,272 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,623 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$119.73 per month

  • 6.79% higher than last month
  • 6.15% higher than November last year
  • 3.56% lower than the South Carolina average
  • 1.26% higher than the US average
  • 184th in the state out of 475 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 82 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 78 since November last year
  • 17,431st in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,974 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,506 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$144.74 per month

  • 0.4% higher than last month
  • 14.01% higher than November last year
  • 4.6% lower than the South Carolina average
  • 1.76% higher than the US average
  • 124th in the state out of 475 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 6 since November last year
  • 17,346th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 16 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,444 since November last year

Anderson, SC Electricity Overview

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On average, citizens of Anderson are billed a residential electricity rate of 14.25 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.47% lower than the average South Carolina price of 14.47 cents and 14.83% below the nationwide average of 16.73 cents. Duke Energy Carolinas has an estimated 1,229 total residential customers, which is more than any other supplier in the city. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $144.74 per month.

Emitting 130,524,936.15 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Anderson is the 16th highest out of 475 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,532.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. There are no power producing facilities within Anderson, so residents must depend on electricity produced outside of the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Anderson

Anderson residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.166/kWh$0.102/kWh$198.46/mo.$71.56/mo.
137th14.25¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Anderson
124th$144.74Average residential monthly electricity bill for Anderson Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Anderson, South Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy CarolinasBUNDLED13.93145.777,193,090.361,002,192,650

Zips with electric coverage in Anderson, South Carolina include: 29621, 29625, 29627, 29624, 29626

Powdersville CDP, SC Electricity Overview

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On average, citizens of Powdersville CDP are billed a residential electricity rate of 15.92 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.05% higher than the average South Carolina price of 14.47 cents and 4.87% below the nationwide average of 16.73 cents. Duke Energy Carolinas has an estimated 1,136 total residential customers, which is more than any other supplier in the city. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $162.86 per month, while the South Carolina average is $155.04. Customers in the city pay 5.05% more compared to other citizens of South Carolina.

Emitting 44,783,524.42 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Powdersville CDP is the 61st highest out of 475 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,532.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. There are no power producing facilities within Powdersville CDP, so residents must depend on electricity produced outside of the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Powdersville CDP

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.169/kWh$0.116/kWh$204.21/mo.$94.81/mo.
437th15.92¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Powdersville CDP
326th$162.86Average residential monthly electricity bill for Powdersville CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Powdersville CDP, South Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Blue Ridge Electric CoopBUNDLED16.79171.04826,946.1138,873,151.66
Duke Energy CarolinasBUNDLED13.93145.777,193,090.361,002,192,650
Easley Combined UtilitiesBUNDLED13.11127.46183,775.0324,087,669.62

Zips with electric coverage in Powdersville CDP, South Carolina include: 29642, 29611, 29673

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Centerville CDP, SC Electricity Overview

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On average, citizens of Centerville CDP are billed a residential electricity rate of 14.25 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.47% lower than the average South Carolina price of 14.47 cents and 14.83% below the nationwide average of 16.73 cents. Duke Energy Carolinas has an estimated 494 total residential customers, which is more than any other supplier in the city. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $144.74 per month.

Emitting 32,980,255.43 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Centerville CDP is the 82nd highest out of 475 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,532.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. There are no power producing facilities within Centerville CDP, so residents must depend on electricity produced outside of the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Centerville CDP

Centerville CDP residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.166/kWh$0.102/kWh$198.46/mo.$71.56/mo.
137th14.25¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Centerville CDP
121st$144.74Average residential monthly electricity bill for Centerville CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Centerville CDP, South Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy CarolinasBUNDLED13.93145.777,193,090.361,002,192,650

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Anderson County, South Carolina Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types

Power Plants in Anderson County, South Carolina

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Production State RankEmission (kg)Emission State RankEmissions per MWhEmissions per MWh State RankToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Anderson County SC Natural Gas 5,961,12312,266,345,806.931380.198
Anderson County SC Natural Gas 4,567,70722,066,400,051.522452.395

Anderson County, South Carolina Production Fuel Makeup

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
99.98%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.02%

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Coming in as the 8th worst ranked county out of 46 counties in the state, Anderson County emits 1,389,671,997.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. The county also ranks 752nd highest in emissions per resident, averaging 6,630.72 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per citizen. This is, most likely, the more important of the two rankings. Natural Gas is the fuel of choice in Anderson County, with 99.98% of electricity generation coming from the fuel source. There are 2 power producing plants in Anderson County, which is the 355th highest number of power plants in a county in the nation.

Anderson County, South Carolina Net Metering

Of the 3 electricity companies in Anderson County, 3 of them report that they offer net metering. The state has decent net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other alternative types of electricity generation more feasible.

Energy Loss

Anderson County has an average of 3.63% of the electricity that is transmitted in the state dissipated as heat. The countrywide average is 2.43%, meaning Anderson County ranks 906th best in the nation for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Anderson County:

  • Anderson, South Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Belton, South Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Honea Path, South Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Iva, South Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Pelzer, South Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Pendleton, South Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 96.26%
    • Blue Ridge Electric Coop: 3.74%
  • Starr, South Carolina:
    • Little River Electric Cooperative: 17.21%
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 82.79%
  • West Pelzer, South Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Williamston, South Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 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 in Anderson County, South Carolina?

Anderson County, South Carolina is home to 2 active electricity plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

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

The largest electricity provider in Anderson County, South Carolina by total customer count is Duke Energy Carolinas.

Which electricity companies offer service in Anderson County, South Carolina?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Duke Energy Carolinas62,856
2Blue Ridge Electric Coop8,885
3Little River Electric Cooperative1,532

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

There are 3 electricity companies operating in Anderson County, South Carolina.

Ginalyn Gelera
Last Reviewed By: Ginalyn Gelera
Published: 2025-07-22