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Florence County, South Carolina Electricity Overview
Florence County generates the 192nd highest amount of electricity per capita from natural gas out of 3230 counties in the United States, with the fuel type accounting for 0.12 megawatt hours a year per capita.
The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Florence County is 14.61 cents. This is about 9.37% less than the nationwide average price of 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.
Florence County generates 0.31 megawatt hours per capita a year from solar power, giving the county a rank of 523rd 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 427th out of 3230 counties in the United States for megawatt hours produced using solar power sources.
Florence County residents are faced with an average residential electricity expense of $172.05, which is 15.83% higher than the South Carolina average bill of $148.54 and 24.65% higher than the US average bill of $138.02.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
2,156,791 MWh
Consumption per Capita
15.78 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
439,690 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
404,422 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
35,268 MWh
Production per Capita
3.22 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
627,139,381 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,587 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Florence
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Rates and Production Categories
Florence Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
15.64¢ per kWh
- 1.78% lower than last month
- 16.48% higher than April last year
- 4.97% higher than the South Carolina average
- 7.53% lower than the US average
- 387th in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank has increased by 7 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 207 since April last year
- 17,745th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,137 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 7,644 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
15.01¢ per kWh
- 1.24% higher than last month
- 13.93% higher than April last year
- 6.39% higher than the South Carolina average
- 6.93% lower than the US average
- 389th in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 202 since April last year
- 17,038th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 640 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 7,781 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$128.94 per month
- 8.72% lower than last month
- 9.38% lower than April last year
- 12% higher than the South Carolina average
- 14.36% higher than the US average
- 400th in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank has increased by 9 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 10 since April last year
- 25,878th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 984 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,692 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$170.28 per month
- 0.65% lower than last month
- 11.96% higher than April last year
- 15.83% higher than the South Carolina average
- 25.13% higher than the US average
- 405th in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 193 since April last year
- 28,321st in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 958 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 6,486 since April last year
Florence, SC Electricity Overview
On average, citizens of Florence are billed a residential electricity rate of 15.01 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.39% higher than the average South Carolina price of 14.10 cents and 6.93% below the nationwide average of 16.12 cents. Duke Energy Progress has an estimated 485 total residential customers, which is more than any other supplier in the city. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $170.28 per month, while the South Carolina average is $148.54. Customers in the city pay 14.64% more compared to other citizens of South Carolina.
Emitting 164,204,721.27 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Florence is the 10th highest out of 475 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,124.09 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. There are no power producing facilities within Florence, so residents must depend on electricity produced outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Florence
Florence residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Florence, South Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 15.04 | 172.87 | 1,976,784.34 | 297,347,503 | |
| Pee Dee Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 11.41 | 132.88 | 397,691.69 | 45,391,430.86 |
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Lake City, SC Electricity Overview
On average, citizens of Lake City are billed a residential electricity rate of 15.21 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 7.86% higher than the average South Carolina price of 14.10 cents and 5.64% below the nationwide average of 16.12 cents. Duke Energy Progress has an estimated 110 total residential customers, which is more than any other supplier in the city. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $174.47 per month, while the South Carolina average is $148.54. Customers in the city pay 17.46% more compared to other citizens of South Carolina.
Emitting 24,860,007.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Lake City is the 92nd highest out of 475 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,124.09 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. There are no power producing facilities within Lake City, so residents must depend on electricity produced outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lake City
Lake City residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lake City, South Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 15.04 | 172.87 | 1,976,784.34 | 297,347,503 | |
| Santee Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 14.93 | 182.72 | 510,781.53 | 76,281,921.04 |
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Timmonsville, SC Electricity Overview
On average, citizens of Timmonsville are billed a residential electricity rate of 14.99 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.28% higher than the average South Carolina price of 14.10 cents and 7.03% below the nationwide average of 16.12 cents. Duke Energy Progress has an estimated 57 total residential customers, which is more than any other supplier in the city. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $170.11 per month, while the South Carolina average is $148.54. Customers in the city pay 14.53% more compared to other citizens of South Carolina.
Emitting 8,899,783.72 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Timmonsville is the 181st highest out of 475 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,124.09 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. There are no power producing facilities within Timmonsville, so residents must depend on electricity produced outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Timmonsville
Timmonsville residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Timmonsville, South Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 15.04 | 172.87 | 1,976,784.34 | 297,347,503 | |
| Pee Dee Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 11.41 | 132.88 | 397,691.69 | 45,391,430.86 |
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Electricity Production in Florence County, South Carolina
Power Plants in Florence County, South Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Florence MillWestRock-Florence (100.00%) | Florence County | SC | Black Liquour | 396,988.02 | 178,237,910.34 | 448.98 | ||
Rankin Solar Center, LLCRankin Solar Center, LLC (100.00%) | Florence County | SC | Solar | 19,109 | ||||
Bani SolarBani Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Florence County | SC | Solar | 4,328 | ||||
Willis SolarWillis Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Florence County | SC | Solar | 3,925 | ||||
Goldenrod SolarGoldenrod Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Florence County | SC | Solar | 3,909 | ||||
Blacktip SolarBlacktip Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Florence County | SC | Solar | 3,892 | ||||
South SolarSouth Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Florence County | SC | Solar | 3,854 | ||||
Sapphire SolarSapphire Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Florence County | SC | Solar | 3,685 |
Florence County, South Carolina Details
Electricity use in Florence County results in the release of 627,139,381.38 kilograms of CO2 pollution, which is 519th largest emissions amount in the nation out of 3230 counties. Averaging 4,587 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the county ranks 1469th worst for pollution per capita. Black Liquour is the primary fuel in Florence County, with 46.62% of electricity production coming from the fuel type. Wood/Wood Waste Solids and Solar are also primary fuel types in the county, with 35.65% and 9.71% of total electricity production coming from each fuel source, respectively. Florence County is home to 8 power generation plants, which is 290th highest in the country.
Providers In Each City in Florence County:
- Coward, South Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 95.16%
- Santee Electric Cooperative: 4.84%
- Florence, South Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 93.51%
- Pee Dee Electric Cooperative: 6.49%
- Johnsonville, South Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 94.61%
- Santee Electric Cooperative: 5.39%
- 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:
- Duke Energy Progress: 93.09%
- Pee Dee Electric Cooperative: 6.91%
* 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 8 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 Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Progress | 8,734 |
| 2 | Santee Electric Cooperative | 6,169 |
| 3 | Pee Dee Electric Cooperative | 2,788 |
How many electric companies offer service in Florence County, South Carolina?
There are 3 electricity companies operating in Florence County, South Carolina.
