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Florence County, South Carolina Electricity Overview

Florence County generates the 209th highest amount of electricity per capita from natural gas out of 3230 counties in the United States, with the fuel type accounting for 0.15 megawatt hours a year per capita.

The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Florence County is 14.18 cents. This is about 11.40% less than the nationwide average price of 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour.

Florence County generates 0.34 megawatt hours per capita a year from solar power, giving the county a rank of 504th in the United States out of 3230 counties.

Florence County ranks 13th out of 46 counties in the state for total electricity consumption, with its residents consuming over 2,100,000 megawatt hours.

Florence County currently is 394th out of 3230 counties in the United States for megawatt hours produced using solar power sources.

With a South Carolina average residential electric bill of $148.21, Florence County residents, on average, pay about 14.11% more than their fellow statesmen.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    2,142,649 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    15.67 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    441,784 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    401,243 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    40,541 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    3.23 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    624,608,864 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,568.49 kg

Recent Energy News in Florence

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Florence Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for January, 2024

14.15¢ per kWh

  • 5.63% higher than last month
  • 1.09% higher than January last year
  • 5.43% higher than the South Carolina average
  • 9.37% lower than the US average
  • 292nd in the state out of 460 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 7 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since January last year
  • 13,158th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,007 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,190 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

14.84¢ per kWh

  • 0.09% higher than last month
  • 16.47% higher than January last year
  • 8.12% higher than the South Carolina average
  • 12.56% lower than the US average
  • 460th in the state out of 460 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 179 since January last year
  • 12,251st in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 25 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,042 since January last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$226.81 per month

  • 11.93% higher than last month
  • 20% higher than January last year
  • 23.07% higher than the South Carolina average
  • 50.24% higher than the US average
  • 459th in the state out of 460 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 25,029th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,048 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 968 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$168.38 per month

  • 1.91% higher than last month
  • 9.5% higher than January last year
  • 17.85% higher than the South Carolina average
  • 26.92% higher than the US average
  • 460th in the state out of 460 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 174 since January last year
  • 24,616th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,039 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,381 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

11.62¢ per kWh

  • 8.93% lower than last month
  • 0.47% lower than January last year
  • 3.39% higher than the South Carolina average
  • 12.86% lower than the US average
  • 296th in the state out of 460 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 164 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 5 since January last year
  • 11,613th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 3,693 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 38 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

11.94¢ per kWh

  • 0.04% lower than last month
  • 8.48% higher than January last year
  • 9.32% higher than the South Carolina average
  • 15.65% lower than the US average
  • 460th in the state out of 460 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 179 since January last year
  • 12,140th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 134 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,726 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$517.3 per month

  • 7.23% higher than last month
  • 13.32% higher than January last year
  • 13.41% lower than the South Carolina average
  • 68.26% lower than the US average
  • 94th in the state out of 460 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 23 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 162 since January last year
  • 11,555th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 219 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,842 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$497.44 per month

  • 1.03% higher than last month
  • 7.68% higher than January last year
  • 12.31% lower than the South Carolina average
  • 69.61% lower than the US average
  • 279th in the state out of 460 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 16 since January last year
  • 10,645th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 40 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,193 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

6.75¢ per kWh

  • 18.67% lower than last month
  • 2.53% higher than January last year
  • 8.57% lower than the South Carolina average
  • 31.26% lower than the US average
  • 279th in the state out of 460 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 173 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 163 since January last year
  • 6,571st in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 6,551 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 952 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

7.25¢ per kWh

  • 0.19% higher than last month
  • 1.18% higher than January last year
  • 4.82% higher than the South Carolina average
  • 29.06% lower than the US average
  • 443rd in the state out of 460 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 155 since January last year
  • 7,466th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 248 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,974 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$25,650.6 per month

  • 8.68% lower than last month
  • 22.56% lower than January last year
  • 69.2% lower than the South Carolina average
  • 23.91% lower than the US average
  • 92nd in the state out of 460 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 167 since January last year
  • 18,813th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 815 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 761 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$27,931.37 per month

  • 2.18% lower than last month
  • 7.18% lower than January last year
  • 64.61% lower than the South Carolina average
  • 18.36% lower than the US average
  • 93rd in the state out of 460 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 163 since January last year
  • 18,646th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 26 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 15 since January last year

Florence, SC Electricity Overview

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On average, citizens of Florence are billed a residential electricity rate of 14.44 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.77% higher than the average South Carolina price of 14.05 cents and 9.82% below the nationwide average of 16.01 cents. The average residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $166.05 per month, while the state average is $148.21. Duke Energy Progress is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.

Emitting 163,986,004.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Florence is the 10th highest out of 475 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,118.6 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. There are no power producing facilities within Florence, so residents must depend on electricity produced outside of the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Florence

Florence residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.172/kWh$0.102/kWh$226.81/mo.$96.95/mo.
382nd14.44¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Florence
401st$166.05Average residential monthly electricity bill for Florence Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Florence, South Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy ProgressBUNDLED14.67168.421,971,259.89289,275,431
Pee Dee Electric CooperativeBUNDLED11.01131.97409,61045,098,000

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Lake City, SC Electricity Overview

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On average, citizens of Lake City are billed a residential electricity rate of 14.63 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.16% higher than the average South Carolina price of 14.05 cents and 8.60% below the nationwide average of 16.01 cents. The average residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $170.52 per month, while the state average is $148.21. Duke Energy Progress is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.

Emitting 24,826,894.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Lake City is the 92nd highest out of 475 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,118.6 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. There are no power producing facilities within Lake City, so residents must depend on electricity produced outside of the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lake City

Lake City residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.172/kWh$0.102/kWh$226.81/mo.$96.95/mo.
399th14.63¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Lake City
471st$170.52Average residential monthly electricity bill for Lake City Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Lake City, South Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy ProgressBUNDLED14.67168.421,971,259.89289,275,431
Santee Electric CooperativeBUNDLED14.41181.47526,08975,788,800

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Timmonsville, SC Electricity Overview

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On average, citizens of Timmonsville are billed a residential electricity rate of 14.42 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.66% higher than the average South Carolina price of 14.05 cents and 9.91% below the nationwide average of 16.01 cents. The average residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $165.9 per month, while the state average is $148.21. Duke Energy Progress is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.

Emitting 8,887,929.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Timmonsville is the 181st highest out of 475 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,118.6 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. There are no power producing facilities within Timmonsville, so residents must depend on electricity produced outside of the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Timmonsville

Timmonsville residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.172/kWh$0.102/kWh$226.81/mo.$96.95/mo.
380th14.42¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Timmonsville
400th$165.9Average residential monthly electricity bill for Timmonsville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Timmonsville, South Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy ProgressBUNDLED14.67168.421,971,259.89289,275,431
Pee Dee Electric CooperativeBUNDLED11.01131.97409,61045,098,000

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Electricity Production in Florence County, South Carolina

Power Plants in Florence County, South Carolina

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Florence MillWestRock-Florence (100.00%)
Florence County SC Black Liquour 395,827.98177,613,319.55448.71
Rankin Solar Center, LLCRankin Solar Center, LLC (100.00%)
Florence County SC Solar 20,103
Bani SolarBani Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Florence County SC Solar 4,572
Blacktip SolarBlacktip Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Florence County SC Solar 4,033
Goldenrod SolarGoldenrod Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Florence County SC Solar 3,975
South SolarSouth Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Florence County SC Solar 3,974
Willis SolarWillis Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Florence County SC Solar 3,865
Sapphire SolarSapphire Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Florence County SC Solar 3,717
Otis Elevator Company SolarOtis Elevator Company (100.00%)
Florence County SC Solar 1,717

Florence County, South Carolina Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Electricity use in Florence County results in the release of 624,608,863.55 kilograms of CO2 pollution, which is 524th largest emissions amount in the nation out of 3230 counties. Averaging 4,568.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the county ranks 1496th worst for pollution per capita. Black Liquour is the primary fuel in Florence County, with 46.21% of electricity production coming from the fuel type. Wood/Wood Waste Solids and Solar are also primary fuel types in the county, with 34.21% and 10.40% of total electricity production coming from each fuel source, respectively. Florence County is home to 9 power generation plants, which is 300th highest in the country.

BLACK LIQUOUR
Black Liquour
Black Liquour
Black Liquour
Black Liquour
Black Liquour
46.21%
WOOD/WOOD WASTE SOLIDS
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
34.21%
SOLAR
Solar
Solar
10.40%
COAL
Coal
4.72%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
4.06%
OTHER
Other
0.40%

Florence County, South Carolina Net Metering

Of the 3 electricity companies in Florence County, 3 of them report that they offer net metering. The state has decent net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other alternative types of electricity generation more feasible.

Energy Loss

Florence County electricity suppliers who report energy loss average roughly 5.32% of their energy lost per year. The countrywide average is 2.87%, meaning Florence County ranks 2097th best in the nation for energy loss efficiency.

Power Companies in Florence County, South Carolina

Providers In Each City in Florence County:

  • Coward, South Carolina:
    • Santee Electric Cooperative: 4.84%
    • Duke Energy Progress: 95.16%
  • Florence, South Carolina:
    • Pee Dee Electric Cooperative: 6.49%
    • Duke Energy Progress: 93.51%
  • Johnsonville, South Carolina:
    • Santee Electric Cooperative: 5.39%
    • Duke Energy Progress: 94.61%
  • Lake City, South Carolina:
    • Santee Electric Cooperative: 16.10%
    • Duke Energy Progress: 83.90%
  • Olanta, South Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Progress: 100.00%
  • Pamplico, South Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Progress: 97.44%
    • Santee Electric Cooperative: 2.56%
  • Quinby, South Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Progress: 100.00%
  • Scranton, South Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Progress: 100.00%
  • Timmonsville, South Carolina:
    • Pee Dee Electric Cooperative: 6.91%
    • Duke Energy Progress: 93.09%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

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

Florence County, South Carolina is home to 9 active electricity plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

Which electricity company is the largest provider in Florence County, South Carolina?

The largest electricity provider in Florence County, South Carolina by total customer count is Duke Energy Progress.

Which electricity companies offer service in Florence County, South Carolina?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Duke Energy Progress8,773
2Santee Electric Cooperative6,200
3Pee Dee Electric Cooperative2,794

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

There are 3 electricity companies operating in Florence County, South Carolina.

Fernando García
Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2024-04-03