Calhoun County, South Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Calhoun County, South Carolina Electricity Overview

Calhoun County released 62,916,208.19 kilograms of CO2 gases from electricity consumption, which ranks it as the 2176th worst polluting county out of 3230 counties in the United States.

The burning of natural gas in Calhoun County yields a total of 2,590,738.72 megawatts of electricity, propelling this county into its ranking of 208th out of 3230 counties in the United States.

Calhoun County uses non-renewable fuel types to produce 183.04 megawatt hours per citizen, making them the 4th highest county in the state for non-renewable production per capita.

Calhoun County ranks 43rd out of 46 counties in the state for total electricity consumption, with its citizens consuming over 200,000 megawatt hours.

Calhoun County is 2nd in South Carolina out of 46 counties for renewable electricity generation per capita, at 12.21 megawatt hours per person per year.

At an average residential price of 15.35 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 15.90 cents per kilowatt hour, residents of Calhoun County benefit from a 3.49% discount from the nationwide average rate.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    220,034 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    15.5 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    2,772,178 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    173,307 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    2,598,871 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    195.25 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    62,916,208 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,431.34 kg

St. Matthews, SC Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for citizens of St. Matthews is around 15.13 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.28% above the state's average rate of 14.24 cents and 4.84% lower than the nationwide average of 15.90 cents. Consumers in St. Matthews experience 1.12 power outages per year with outages lasting an average of 125.36 minutes. With an estimated 122 residential customers, Dominion Energy is the largest provider in the city.

St. Matthews is the 190th worst ranked city in the state out of 475 when it comes to total emissions due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 8,350,773.66 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. The city also ranks 43rd worst in the state in emissions per person in the city, averaging 4,097.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city limits.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in St. Matthews

St. Matthews 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.
350th15.13¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of St. Matthews
231st$152.53Average residential monthly electricity bill for St. Matthews Residents

Electric Companies With Service in St. Matthews, 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

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Cameron, SC Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for citizens of Cameron is around 15.13 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.28% above the state's average rate of 14.24 cents and 4.84% lower than the nationwide average of 15.90 cents. Consumers in Cameron experience 1.12 power outages per year with outages lasting an average of 125.36 minutes. Dominion Energy sells an estimated 5,313.1 megawatt hours in the city a year, more than all other suppliers.

Cameron is the 342nd worst ranked city in the state out of 475 when it comes to total emissions due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 1,983,206.31 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. The city also ranks 43rd worst in the state in emissions per person in the city, averaging 4,097.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city limits.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Cameron

Cameron 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.
350th15.13¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Cameron
231st$152.53Average residential monthly electricity bill for Cameron Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Cameron, 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

Electricity Production in Calhoun County, South Carolina

Power Plants in Calhoun County, South Carolina

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Columbia Energy Center (SC)Dominion Energy (100.00%)
Calhoun County SC Natural Gas 2,598,870.99792,671,206.76305.01
MidlandsCubico USA, LLC (100.00%)
Calhoun County SC Solar 130,868
Calhoun County SC Solar 42,439

Calhoun County, South Carolina Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

When it comes to electricity generation, Calhoun County's top fuel type is Natural Gas, accounting for 93.45%, or 2,590,738.72 megawatt hours of production in the county. Also used is Solar at 6.25% and Distillate Fuel Oil at 0.29% of production. On average, the county's citizens emit 4,431.34 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 11th worst polluting county out of 46 counties in the state and 1723rd out of 3230 counties nationally. At 4,431.34 kilograms per person and 5,282,634 citizens in the county, the county emits 62,916,208.19 kilograms of CO2 emissions. There are 3 electricity generation plants in Calhoun County, which is the 172nd highest number of plants in a county in the United States.

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
93.45%
SOLAR
Solar
6.25%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.29%

Calhoun County, South Carolina Net Metering

Calhoun County has 3 out of 3 electricity providers reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. The state of South Carolina has decent state level net metering regulations.

Energy Loss

Calhoun County has 3 companies who report energy loss. The average energy loss for these 3 suppliers is 4.56%. With a national average energy loss of 2.87%, Calhoun County is ranked as the 1479th best county in the United States for energy loss efficiency.

Power Companies in Calhoun County, South Carolina

FAQ

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Calhoun County, South Carolina?

By total revenue, Dominion Energy is the largest electricity supplier in Calhoun County, South Carolina.

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

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Dominion Energy24,770
2Tri-County Electric Cooperative7,782
3Aiken Electric Cooperative903

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

Calhoun County, South Carolina is home to 3 electricity companies offering service in the area.

How many power plants are located in Calhoun County, South Carolina?

Calhoun County, South Carolina is home to 3 power plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

Fernando García
Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2023-10-03