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

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:
Electric Companies With Service in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Dominion Energy | BUNDLED | 15.13 | 152.53 | 8,193,399 | 1,239,725,000 | |
Palmetto Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 12.32 | 142.44 | 924,479.95 | 113,916,316 |
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Bluffton, SC Electricity Overview

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 $148.83. Selling an estimated 87,961.14 megawatt hours, Dominion Energy is the largest provider in the city.
Electricity providers suppliers who provide service in Bluffton must rely on electricity produced in neighboring towns and rural areas, because zero power generation occurs within the city. Emitting 113,269,150.11 kilograms of CO2 emissions, the city ranks 17th worst out of 475 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. This total equates to 4,104.55 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, so the city ranks 2nd highest in the state for pollution per capita.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Bluffton
Bluffton residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Bluffton, South Carolina
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Dominion Energy | BUNDLED | 15.13 | 152.53 | 8,193,399 | 1,239,725,000 | |
Palmetto Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 12.32 | 142.44 | 924,479.95 | 113,916,316 |
Zips with electric coverage in Bluffton, South Carolina include: 29910, 29909, 29927
Beaufort, SC Electricity Overview

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 $148.83. Selling an estimated 39,927.77 megawatt hours, Dominion Energy is the largest provider in the city.
Electricity providers suppliers who provide service in Beaufort must rely on electricity produced in neighboring towns and rural areas, because zero power generation occurs within the city. Emitting 52,944,584.99 kilograms of CO2 emissions, the city ranks 45th worst out of 475 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. This total equates to 4,104.55 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, so the city ranks 117th highest in the state for pollution per capita.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Beaufort
Beaufort residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Beaufort, South Carolina
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Dominion Energy | BUNDLED | 15.13 | 152.53 | 8,193,399 | 1,239,725,000 |
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
Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
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Seabrook SolarDominion Energy (100.00%) | Beaufort County | SC | Solar | 104,154 |
Beaufort County, South Carolina Details
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.
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 Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
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1 | Dominion Energy | 33,994 |
2 | Palmetto Electric Cooperative | 13,319 |
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