Cherokee County, South Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Cherokee County, South Carolina Electricity Overview
Releasing 356,936,511.65 kilograms of CO2 gases, Cherokee County has the 792nd worst pollution level from electricity consumption of any county in the nation and 18th highest in the state.
Cherokee County generates 13.58% of their electricity from hydroelectric power, roughly 82,281 megawatt hours a year.
Renewable electricity fuels account for 14.99%, or 90,832 megawatt hours, of Cherokee County's total energy production, giving the county a ranking of 929th in the United States for total megawatt hours from renewable fuel types.
Solar power production in Cherokee County has grown from 7,570 megawatt hours to 8,551 megawatt hours per year over the previous year.
Cherokee County ranks 24th out of 46 counties in the state for total electricity usage, with its residents using 891,094.08 megawatt hours.
The usage of renewable fuel types for electricity production in Cherokee County rose by 22.55% last year.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
891,094 MWh
Consumption per Capita
15.85 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
605,773 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
90,832 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
514,941 MWh
Production per Capita
10.78 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
356,936,512 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
6,350.73 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Gaffney
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Gaffney Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for May, 2024
12.03¢ per kWh
- 5.59% lower than last month
- 1.96% lower than May last year
- 14.5% lower than the South Carolina average
- 27.04% lower than the US average
- 23rd in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since May last year
- 3,534th in the US out of 31,747 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,997 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,040 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
12.1¢ per kWh
- 0.17% lower than last month
- 1.59% lower than May last year
- 14.06% lower than the South Carolina average
- 25.03% lower than the US average
- 21st in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 95 since May last year
- 4,744th in the US out of 31,747 cities
- The national rank has increased by 172 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,038 since May last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for May, 2024
$105 per month
- 19.17% higher than last month
- 9.69% higher than May last year
- 23.55% lower than the South Carolina average
- 15.47% lower than the US average
- 24th in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since May last year
- 9,969th in the US out of 31,747 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 4,161 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 924 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$114.31 per month
- 0.68% higher than last month
- 1.94% lower than May last year
- 23.84% lower than the South Carolina average
- 16.4% lower than the US average
- 22nd in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since May last year
- 6,990th in the US out of 31,747 cities
- The national rank has increased by 31 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,442 since May last year
Gaffney, SC Electricity Overview
On average, Gaffney's residents spend 12.10 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 14.06% less than the average South Carolina price of 14.08 cents and 25.03% less than the national average of 16.14 cents. Gaffney Electric is the largest vendor in the city based on total residential customers. Customers in Gaffney deal with 1.2 power outages each year with outages lasting on average 157.13 minutes.
Emitting 51,696,300.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Gaffney ranks 49th worst out of 475 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,115.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity consumed in Gaffney has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, since there are no electricity production sources within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Gaffney
Gaffney residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Gaffney, South Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.96 | 134.78 | 6,995,418.07 | 906,314,227 | |
| Gaffney Electric | BUNDLED | 12.04 | 113.38 | 74,244.39 | 8,936,459.39 |
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East Gaffney CDP, SC Electricity Overview
On average, East Gaffney CDP's residents spend 12.50 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 11.26% less than the average South Carolina price of 14.08 cents and 22.59% less than the national average of 16.14 cents. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential electricity bill of $122.54. This is 18.03% less than the South Carolina average bill of $149.49. The city has a deficit of 35,413.91 megawatt hours due to the fact that residents are consuming 414.15% more electricity than is produced.
Emitting 9,193,637.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions, East Gaffney CDP ranks 177th worst out of 475 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city also ranks 462nd worst in South Carolina in pollution per capita, averaging 3,315.41 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per resident. The city is home to one electricity generation plant. East Gaffney CDP's fuel of choice is Solar, with 100.00% of electricity generation using this fuel.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in East Gaffney CDP
East Gaffney CDP residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in East Gaffney CDP, South Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.96 | 134.78 | 6,995,418.07 | 906,314,227 | |
| Gaffney Electric | BUNDLED | 12.04 | 113.38 | 74,244.39 | 8,936,459.39 |
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Blacksburg, SC Electricity Overview
On average, Blacksburg's residents spend 13.15 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 6.60% less than the average South Carolina price of 14.08 cents and 18.53% less than the national average of 16.14 cents. Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest vendor in the city based on total residential customers. Customers in Blacksburg deal with 1.2 power outages each year with outages lasting on average 157.13 minutes.
Emitting 9,837,114.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Blacksburg ranks 172nd worst out of 475 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,115.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity consumed in Blacksburg has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, since there are no electricity production sources within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Blacksburg
Blacksburg residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Blacksburg, South Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broad River Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 15.39 | 163.27 | 299,048.11 | 46,009,397.54 | |
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.96 | 134.78 | 6,995,418.07 | 906,314,227 |
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Electricity Production in Cherokee County, South Carolina
Power Plants in Cherokee County, South Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broad River Energy CenterBroad River Energy LLC (100.00%) | Cherokee County | SC | Natural Gas | 360,033 | 205,323,046.8 | 570.29 | ||
Cherokee County CogenLS Power (100.00%) | Cherokee County | SC | Natural Gas | 116,411.64 | 47,232,738.56 | 405.74 | ||
99 IslandsDuke Energy Carolinas (100.00%) | Cherokee County | SC | Conventional Hydroelectric | 62,087 | ||||
Mill Creek (SC)Duke Energy Carolinas (100.00%) | Cherokee County | SC | Natural Gas | 38,496 | 30,309,777.74 | 787.35 | Yes | |
Gaston ShoalsNorthbrook Carolina Hydro II, LLC (100.00%) | Cherokee County | SC | Conventional Hydroelectric | 19,301 | ||||
Mohea Solar Energy Center, LLCMohea Solar Energy Center, LLC (100.00%) | East Gaffney CDP | SC | Solar | 8,551 | ||||
Cherokee FallsEnel Green Power (100.00%) | Cherokee County | SC | Conventional Hydroelectric | 893 |
Cherokee County, South Carolina Details
Electricity use in Cherokee County results in the release of 356,936,511.65 kilograms of CO2 pollution a year, which is 792nd highest amount in the United States out of 3230 counties and 18th highest in South Carolina out of 46 counties. Averaging 6,350.73 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the county ranks 869th worst for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. About 84.60% of electricity in Cherokee County comes from generation using Natural Gas. Also used is Conventional Hydroelectric at 13.58% and Solar at 1.41%. Cherokee County has 7 electricity generation plants, which is 344th most in the US.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Cherokee County, South Carolina?
By total megawatt hours sold, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity supplier in Cherokee County, South Carolina.
How many power plants are in Cherokee County, South Carolina?
Cherokee County, South Carolina is home to 7 power plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
How many electric companies offer service in Cherokee County, South Carolina?
There are 5 electricity suppliers offering service in Cherokee County, South Carolina.
Which electricity companies offer service in Cherokee County, South Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Carolinas | 30,746 |
| 2 | Broad River Electric Cooperative | 9,090 |
| 3 | Gaffney Electric | 7,980 |
| 4 | York Electric Cooperative | 1,014 |
| 5 | Lockhart Power Company | 792 |
