Beaufort County, SC: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Beaufort County, South Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Beaufort County, South Carolina Electricity Overview

With 105,106 megawatt generated from solar power and 196,371 consumers in Beaufort County, the county averages 0.54 megawatt hours produced from solar per capita, which gives it a ranking of 9th out of 46 counties in the state.

Citizens in Beaufort County pay $148.86 per month for residential electricity, compared to the South Carolina average bill of $148.83.

The largest supplier in Beaufort County by megawatt hours sold is Dominion Energy.

Over 100.00% of Beaufort County's electricity generation comes from sustainable fuels, putting Beaufort County at 579th in the country for sustainable electricity generation.

Consumers in the county are faced with an average of 1.12 power outages per year, with an average of 125.36 minutes per outage.

When comparing annual CO2 emissions per capita, Beaufort County saw a 0.76% rise over the most recent 12 months.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    3,048,483 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    15.52 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    105,106 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    105,106 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.54 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    778,224,627 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    3,963.03 kg

Hilton Head Island, SC Electricity Overview

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Hilton Head Island's average residential electricity price per kilowatt hour is 13.38 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully, this is 5.67% less than the state's average price of 14.18 cents. Palmetto Electric Cooperative has an estimated 6,529 residential customers, more than all other electricity providers in the city. Customers in the city deal with 1.12 electrical outages a year, with outages lasting about 125.36 minutes on average. The national averages for these data points are 1.27 outages at 137.24 minutes each.

Electricity providers suppliers who provide service in Hilton Head Island must rely on electricity produced in neighboring towns and rural areas, because zero power generation occurs within the city. Emitting 156,251,993.27 kilograms of CO2 emissions, the city ranks 11th worst out of 475 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. This total equates to 4,104.55 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, so the city ranks 117th highest in the state for pollution per capita.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hilton Head Island

Hilton Head Island residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in May.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.146/kWh$0.088/kWh$221.83/mo.$112.54/mo.
193rd13.38¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Hilton Head Island
214th$146.34Average residential monthly electricity bill for Hilton Head Island Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Dominion EnergyBUNDLED15.13152.538,193,3991,239,725,000
Palmetto Electric CooperativeBUNDLED12.32142.44924,479.95113,916,316

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Bluffton, SC Electricity Overview

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Bluffton's average residential electricity price per kilowatt hour is 14.66 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 3.33% more than the state's average price of 14.18 cents. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $149.24. This is 0.27% higher than the South Carolina average bill of $148.83. Selling an estimated 87,961.14 megawatt hours, Dominion Energy is the largest provider in the city.

Electricity providers suppliers who provide service in Bluffton must rely on electricity produced in neighboring towns and rural areas, because zero power generation occurs within the city. Emitting 113,269,150.11 kilograms of CO2 emissions, the city ranks 17th worst out of 475 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. This total equates to 4,104.55 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, so the city ranks 2nd highest in the state for pollution per capita.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Bluffton

Bluffton residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.179/kWh$0.055/kWh$248.48/mo.$78.25/mo.
317th14.66¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Bluffton
225th$149.24Average residential monthly electricity bill for Bluffton Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Bluffton, South Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Dominion EnergyBUNDLED15.13152.538,193,3991,239,725,000
Palmetto Electric CooperativeBUNDLED12.32142.44924,479.95113,916,316

Zips with electric coverage in Bluffton, South Carolina include: 29910, 29909, 29927

Beaufort, SC Electricity Overview

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Beaufort's average residential electricity price per kilowatt hour is 14.93 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 5.28% more than the state's average price of 14.18 cents. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $149.87. This is 0.70% higher than the South Carolina average bill of $148.83. Selling an estimated 39,927.77 megawatt hours, Dominion Energy is the largest provider in the city.

Electricity providers suppliers who provide service in Beaufort must rely on electricity produced in neighboring towns and rural areas, because zero power generation occurs within the city. Emitting 52,944,584.99 kilograms of CO2 emissions, the city ranks 45th worst out of 475 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. This total equates to 4,104.55 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, so the city ranks 117th highest in the state for pollution per capita.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Beaufort

Beaufort residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.189/kWh$0.048/kWh$254.27/mo.$65.51/mo.
347th14.93¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Beaufort
229th$149.87Average residential monthly electricity bill for Beaufort Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Beaufort, South Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Dominion EnergyBUNDLED15.13152.538,193,3991,239,725,000

Zips with electric coverage in Beaufort, South Carolina include: 29906, 29902, 29907, 29940, 29935, 29904, 29941

Electricity Production in Beaufort County, South Carolina

Power Plants in Beaufort County, South Carolina

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Beaufort County SC Solar 104,154

Beaufort County, South Carolina Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Beaufort County has one power producing plant. The county emits 3,963.03 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the county from electricity use, which makes it the 2059th worst polluting county out of 3230 counties in the US based on emissions per capita. A total of 778,224,626.6 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the county. Beaufort County's fuel of choice is Solar, with 100.00% of electricity production coming from this fuel type.

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Beaufort County, South Carolina Net Metering

About 100.00% of the electricity companies in Beaufort County offer net metering to their consumers. At the state level, South Carolina has pretty good net metering and feed in tariff regulations.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Beaufort County is about 4.73% of the total energy transmitted by the 2 companies that operate in the county and also report energy loss. The national average energy loss is 2.87%. This earned Beaufort County a rank of 28th best in South Carolina out of 46.

Power Companies in Beaufort County, South Carolina

Providers In Each City in Beaufort County:

  • Beaufort, South Carolina:
    • Dominion Energy: 100.00%
  • Bluffton, South Carolina:
    • Palmetto Electric Cooperative: 10.56%
    • Dominion Energy: 89.44%
  • Hilton Head Island, South Carolina:
    • Dominion Energy: 40.85%
    • Palmetto Electric Cooperative: 59.15%
  • Port Royal, South Carolina:
    • Dominion Energy: 100.00%

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

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Beaufort County, South Carolina?

The largest electricity supplier in Beaufort County, South Carolina by megawatt hours sold is Dominion Energy.

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

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Dominion Energy33,994
2Palmetto Electric Cooperative13,319

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

There are 2 electricity suppliers operating in Beaufort County, South Carolina.

How many power plants are located within Beaufort County, South Carolina?

There is one power plant located in Beaufort County, South Carolina

Ginalyn Gelera
Last Reviewed By: Ginalyn Gelera
Published: 2023-11-08