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Cherokee County, South Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Cherokee County, South Carolina Electricity Overview

Cherokee County emits 7,518.12 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases. It is the 665th highest polluting county in the country by per capita emissions.

There was a 7.25% drop in CO2 emissions per capita in the previous 12 months in Cherokee County.

With 56,204 citizens living within the county and 1,006,337.58 megawatt hours produced a year, Cherokee County has a megawatt hour per capita production of 17.91 megawatt hours. The city is 740th highest megawatt hour per capita amount in the US.

Cherokee County has experienced a 24.64% decline during the previous year in the usage of renewable fuels for electricity generation.

Cherokee County is home to over 56,204 citizens and produces 7,570 megawatt hours of electricity from solar sources, or 0.13 megawatt hour per capita. This ranks Cherokee County 23rd in the state out of 46 counties for solar megawatt hours generated per person.

The national average residential rate per kilowatt hour is 16.01 cents, while residents of Cherokee County enjoy an average rate that is 16.60% less at 13.36 cents per kilowatt hour.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    875,364 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    15.57 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    1,006,338 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    74,441 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    931,897 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    17.91 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    422,548,493 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    7,518.12 kg

Gaffney, SC Electricity Overview

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On average, Gaffney's residents spend 12.14 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 13.87% less than the average South Carolina price of 14.10 cents and 24.19% less than the national average of 16.01 cents. Gaffney Electric is the largest vendor in the city based on total residential customers. Customers in Gaffney deal with 0.87 power outages each year with outages lasting on average 82.16 minutes.

Emitting 51,279,805.08 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Gaffney ranks 49th worst out of 475 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,082.79 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 January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.134/kWh$0.102/kWh$179.84/mo.$71.56/mo.
14th12.14¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Gaffney
18th$120.25Average residential monthly electricity bill for Gaffney Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Gaffney, South Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy CarolinasBUNDLED12.55126.926,711,930.66842,292,516
Gaffney ElectricBUNDLED11.60112.0972,0378,356,000

East Gaffney CDP, SC Electricity Overview

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On average, East Gaffney CDP's residents spend 12.28 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 12.91% less than the average South Carolina price of 14.10 cents and 23.34% less than the national average of 16.01 cents. The average monthly residential power bill for a consumer in the city is $122.28 per month, while the state average is $146.55. Consumers in the city enjoy a 16.56% discount compared to the rest of the state. The city ranks 10th in the state out of 475 cities for solar generation per capita.

Emitting 9,337,160.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions, East Gaffney CDP ranks 175th worst out of 475 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city also ranks 463rd worst in South Carolina in pollution per capita, averaging 3,367.17 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 January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.134/kWh$0.102/kWh$179.84/mo.$71.56/mo.
15th12.28¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of East Gaffney CDP
19th$122.28Average residential monthly electricity bill for East Gaffney CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in East Gaffney CDP, South Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy CarolinasBUNDLED12.55126.926,711,930.66842,292,516
Gaffney ElectricBUNDLED11.60112.0972,0378,356,000

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Blacksburg, SC Electricity Overview

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On average, Blacksburg's residents spend 12.73 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 9.71% less than the average South Carolina price of 14.10 cents and 20.53% less than the national average of 16.01 cents. With an estimated 148 residential customers, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest provider in the city. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $129.09 per month, while the South Carolina average is $146.55. Customers in the city enjoy a 11.92% markdown compared to other citizens of the state.

Emitting 9,757,861 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Blacksburg ranks 172nd worst out of 475 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,082.79 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 January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.134/kWh$0.102/kWh$179.84/mo.$71.56/mo.
129th12.73¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Blacksburg
132nd$129.09Average residential monthly electricity bill for Blacksburg Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Blacksburg, South Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Broad River Electric CooperativeBUNDLED14.83161.43290,15743,020,900
Duke Energy CarolinasBUNDLED12.55126.926,711,930.66842,292,516

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Electricity Production in Cherokee County, South Carolina

Power Plants in Cherokee County, South Carolina

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Cherokee County CogenLS Power (100.00%)
Cherokee County SC Natural Gas 418,180.58169,672,084.4405.74
Broad River Energy CenterBroad River Energy LLC (100.00%)
Cherokee County SC Natural Gas 291,258165,060,937.26566.72
Cherokee County SC Natural Gas 129,04998,437,669.66762.79
Cherokee County SC Conventional Hydroelectric 45,348
Gaston ShoalsNorthbrook Carolina Hydro II, LLC (100.00%)
Cherokee County SC Conventional Hydroelectric 20,071
Mohea Solar Energy Center, LLCMohea Solar Energy Center, LLC (100.00%)
East Gaffney CDP SC Solar 7,570
Cherokee County SC Conventional Hydroelectric 1,452

Cherokee County, South Carolina Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Electricity use in Cherokee County results in the release of 422,548,493.16 kilograms of CO2 pollution a year, which is 695th highest amount in the United States out of 3230 counties and 17th highest in South Carolina out of 46 counties. Averaging 7,518.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the county ranks 665th worst for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. About 88.88% of electricity in Cherokee County comes from generation using Natural Gas. Also used is Conventional Hydroelectric at 6.64% and Distillate Fuel Oil at 3.73%. Cherokee County has 7 electricity generation plants, which is 389th most in the US.

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
88.88%
CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
6.64%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
3.73%
SOLAR
Solar
0.75%

Cherokee County, South Carolina Net Metering

About 80.00% of the electric companies in Cherokee County offer net metering to their consumers. At the state level, South Carolina has above average net metering and feed in tariff legislation.

Energy Loss

The average energy loss for electricity companies in Cherokee County is 4.42%. This includes data from 4 providers, including Broad River Electric Cooperative, Gaffney Electric, and York Electric Cooperative. The United States average for energy loss is 2.87% and the state average is 2.57%, resulting in a rank of 1301st best in the US and a state rank of 20th best out of 3230 and 46 counties, respectively.

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?

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2024-03-21