Cherokee County, South Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Cherokee County, SC is $149.70
- The average electricity rate in Cherokee County, SC is 14.37¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Cherokee County, SC
The average residential electric bill in Cherokee County, SC is $149.70 per month. Cherokee County, SC is the 9th most expensive county in South Carolina for electricity.
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Cherokee County, South Carolina Electricity Overview
Cherokee County is the 615th highest polluting county in the nation based on pollution per person. The county emits 8,028.21 kilograms per capita per year of CO2 gases.
Cherokee County produces 100.00% of its electricity from non-renewable sources, resulting in a ranking of 447th out of 3221 counties in the United States for total electricity production from non-renewable fuel sources.
While most counties work to decrease non-renewable fuel sources, Cherokee County's non-renewable fuel burning in their electric generation plants has increased by 96.92% during the course of the past year.
Cherokee County is ranked as the 24th highest consuming county out of 46 counties in the state with over 900,000 megawatt hours being used by residents for their electricity needs.
At an average residential rate of 14.37 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the nationwide average 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour, citizens of Cherokee County benefit from a 14.15% discount from the US average.
When calculating by total customers, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity supplier in Cherokee County.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
905,617 MWh
Consumption per Capita
16.11 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
673,779 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
673,779 MWh
Production per Capita
11.99 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
451,217,661 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
8,028.21 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Gaffney
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Rates and Production Categories
Gaffney Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
14.34¢ per kWh
- 1.57% higher than last month
- 16.37% higher than November last year
- 10.05% lower than the South Carolina average
- 15.84% lower than the US average
- 26th in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 5 since November last year
- 10,561st in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,375 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,540 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
13.57¢ per kWh
- 1.25% higher than last month
- 9.52% higher than November last year
- 5.91% lower than the South Carolina average
- 17.71% lower than the US average
- 27th in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 5 since November last year
- 9,057th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 350 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,520 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$107.93 per month
- 11.74% lower than last month
- 21.55% higher than November last year
- 13.07% lower than the South Carolina average
- 8.72% lower than the US average
- 28th in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank has increased by 110 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since November last year
- 11,601st in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 5,237 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 7,049 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$131.85 per month
- 1.22% higher than last month
- 14.4% higher than November last year
- 13.1% lower than the South Carolina average
- 7.31% lower than the US average
- 27th in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 4 since November last year
- 12,954th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 353 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,575 since November last year
Gaffney, SC Electricity Overview
On average, Gaffney's residents spend 13.57 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 6.18% less than the average South Carolina price of 14.47 cents and 18.90% less than the national average of 16.73 cents. Gaffney Electric is the largest vendor in the city based on total residential customers. Customers in Gaffney deal with 1.26 power outages each year with outages lasting on average 158.4 minutes.
Emitting 56,931,282.06 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Gaffney ranks 49th worst out of 475 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,532.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity consumed in Gaffney has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, since there are no electricity production sources within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Gaffney
Gaffney residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Gaffney, South Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 13.93 | 145.77 | 7,193,090.36 | 1,002,192,650 | |
| Gaffney Electric | BUNDLED | 12.65 | 121.29 | 74,060.12 | 9,366,576 |
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East Gaffney CDP, SC Electricity Overview
On average, East Gaffney CDP's residents spend 13.88 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 4.02% less than the average South Carolina price of 14.47 cents and 17.03% less than the national average of 16.73 cents. Gaffney Electric is the largest vendor in the city based on total residential customers. Customers in East Gaffney CDP deal with 1.26 power outages each year with outages lasting on average 158.4 minutes.
Emitting 12,569,302.96 kilograms of CO2 emissions, East Gaffney CDP ranks 159th worst out of 475 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,532.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity consumed in East Gaffney CDP has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, since there are no electricity production sources within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in East Gaffney CDP
East Gaffney CDP residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in East Gaffney CDP, South Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 13.93 | 145.77 | 7,193,090.36 | 1,002,192,650 | |
| Gaffney Electric | BUNDLED | 12.65 | 121.29 | 74,060.12 | 9,366,576 |
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Blacksburg, SC Electricity Overview
On average, Blacksburg's residents spend 14.58 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 0.82% more than the average South Carolina price of 14.47 cents and 12.85% lower than the national average of 16.73 cents. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Duke Energy Carolinas. The city has an average of 1.26 power outages per consumer per year. These outages are an average of 158.4 minutes. In contrast, the national average is 1.44 outages per customer and 123.49 minutes an outage.
Emitting 10,833,261.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Blacksburg ranks 174th worst out of 475 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,532.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity consumed in Blacksburg has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, since there are no electricity production sources within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Blacksburg
Blacksburg residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Blacksburg, South Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broad River Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 15.48 | 162.6 | 292,890.19 | 45,327,448.16 | |
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 13.93 | 145.77 | 7,193,090.36 | 1,002,192,650 |
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Cherokee County, South Carolina Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Cherokee County, South Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Production State Rank | Emission (kg) | Emission State Rank | Emissions per MWh | Emissions per MWh State Rank | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broad River Energy CenterBroad River Energy LLC (100.00%) | Cherokee County | SC | Natural Gas | 673,779 | 7 | 385,999,510.52 | 7 | 572.89 | 3 |
Cherokee County, South Carolina Production Fuel Makeup
Coming in as the 670th worst ranked county in the US, Cherokee County emits 451,217,660.72 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. The county also ranks 615th highest in pollution per capita, averaging 8,028.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per resident. The county is home to one electricity generation plant. Cherokee County's fuel of choice is Natural Gas, with 99.77% of electricity generation using this fuel.
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 one power plant 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 | 31,340 |
| 2 | Broad River Electric Cooperative | 9,024 |
| 3 | Gaffney Electric | 7,817 |
| 4 | York Electric Cooperative | 1,000 |
| 5 | Lockhart Power Company | 794 |
