Georgetown County, South Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Georgetown County, South Carolina Electricity Overview
Over 12.37% of Georgetown County's electricity generation comes from sustainable fuel sources, ranking Georgetown County at 5th in South Carolina for sustainable electricity generation.
Georgetown County is the 869th largest county in the nation.
Georgetown County's 38.84% rise in the use of non-renewable fuel sources for electric production within the last year is an unfortunate trend.
When comparing annual CO2 emissions per capita, Georgetown County had a 2.28% increase during the past year.
At an average residential price of 12.95 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, consumers in Georgetown County enjoy a 19.69% discount from the nationwide average.
Georgetown County averages 6.81 megawatt hours per person produced from renewable electricity sources, which is 575th highest in the country out of 3230counties.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
993,707 MWh
Consumption per Capita
15.78 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
3,466,421 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
428,923 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
3,037,498 MWh
Production per Capita
55.03 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
985,481,092 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
15,644.54 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Litchfield Beach CDP
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Rates and Production Categories
Litchfield Beach CDP Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
11.83¢ per kWh
- 1.38% higher than last month
- 7.27% higher than April last year
- 20.6% lower than the South Carolina average
- 30.05% lower than the US average
- 11th in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 3,683rd in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 260 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 127 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
11.39¢ per kWh
- 0.59% higher than last month
- 0.92% higher than April last year
- 19.25% lower than the South Carolina average
- 29.36% lower than the US average
- 11th in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 2,959th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 19 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 411 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$77.49 per month
- 1.86% higher than last month
- 4.74% lower than April last year
- 32.69% lower than the South Carolina average
- 31.27% lower than the US average
- 11th in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 3 since April last year
- 2,508th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 629 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,473 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$106.69 per month
- 0.3% lower than last month
- 1.22% lower than April last year
- 27.43% lower than the South Carolina average
- 21.6% lower than the US average
- 15th in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since April last year
- 4,939th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 132 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 275 since April last year
Litchfield Beach CDP, SC Electricity Overview
On average, residents who call Litchfield Beach CDP home are billed a residential electricity price of 11.39 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 19.25% lower than the average state rate of 14.10 cents. Santee Cooper is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The South Carolina average monthly residential electric bill is $148.54, while the Litchfield Beach CDP average is 28.18% below at $106.69 per month. This is the 15th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in the state.
Litchfield Beach CDP is the 68th highest ranked city in the state out of 475 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 35,714,609.36 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More importantly, the city averages 4,124.09 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 81st worst in the state in this category. All of the 136,612.61 megawatt hours of electricity used in Litchfield Beach CDP must be sourced from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Litchfield Beach CDP
Litchfield Beach CDP residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Litchfield Beach CDP, South Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santee Cooper | BUNDLED | 11.41 | 106.45 | 2,021,673.45 | 230,623,162 |
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Georgetown, SC Electricity Overview
On average, residents who call Georgetown home are billed a residential electricity price of 10.33 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 26.77% lower than the average state rate of 14.10 cents. Georgetown, South Carolina Electric Utility is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The South Carolina average monthly residential electric bill is $148.54, while the Georgetown average is 30.95% below at $102.57 per month. This is the 2nd lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in the state.
Georgetown is the 70th highest ranked city in the state out of 475 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 34,786,689.37 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More importantly, the city averages 4,124.09 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 81st worst in the state in this category. All of the 133,063.21 megawatt hours of electricity used in Georgetown must be sourced from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Georgetown
Georgetown residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Georgetown, South Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 15.04 | 172.87 | 1,976,784.34 | 297,347,503 | |
| Georgetown, South Carolina Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 9.39 | 89.71 | 47,532.4 | 4,463,324.41 | |
| Santee Cooper | BUNDLED | 11.41 | 106.45 | 2,021,673.45 | 230,623,162 | |
| Santee Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 14.93 | 182.72 | 510,781.53 | 76,281,921.04 |
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Andrews, SC Electricity Overview
On average, residents who call Andrews home are billed a residential electricity price of 15.25 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 8.12% higher than the average state rate of 14.10 cents. Duke Energy Progress is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The South Carolina average monthly residential electric bill is $148.54, while the Andrews average is 16.38% more at $172.87 per month. This is the 466th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in the state.
Andrews is the 161st highest ranked city in the state out of 475 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 11,221,645.73 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More importantly, the city averages 4,124.09 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 81st worst in the state in this category. All of the 42,924.12 megawatt hours of electricity used in Andrews must be sourced from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Andrews
Andrews residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Andrews, South Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 15.04 | 172.87 | 1,976,784.34 | 297,347,503 |
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Electricity Production in Georgetown County, South Carolina
Power Plants in Georgetown County, South Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WinyahSantee Cooper (100.00%) | Georgetown County | SC | Coal | 2,987,800.99 | 3,147,155,947.22 | 1,053.34 | 12/2028 | |
International Paper Georgetown MillInternational Paper (100.00%) | Georgetown County | SC | Black Liquour | 478,620 | 290,570,392.83 | 607.1 |
Georgetown County, South Carolina Details
Georgetown County's primary fuel is Coal, with 85.71% of electricity production using this fuel source. Black Liquour and Wood/Wood Waste Solids are also primary fuel sources in the county, with 7.96% and 3.11% of total electricity generation being produced from each type, respectively. For every citizen in the county there are 15,644.54 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. This ranks them 137th highest in the country for emissions per capita. Total emissions in the county are 985,481,092.26 kilograms, which is the 344th highest total amount of pollution for a county in the United States. Georgetown County has 2 power plants within its borders. This is the 786th most plants within a single county.
Providers In Each City in Georgetown County:
- Andrews, South Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 100.00%
- Georgetown, South Carolina:
- Georgetown, South Carolina Electric Utility: 80.84%
- Duke Energy Progress: 7.73%
- Santee Electric Cooperative: 5.89%
- Santee Cooper: 5.54%
- Pawleys Island, South Carolina:
- Santee Cooper: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Georgetown County, South Carolina?
By total revenue, Santee Cooper is the largest electricity supplier in Georgetown County, South Carolina.
How many electric companies offer service in Georgetown County, South Carolina?
There are 4 electricity suppliers operating in Georgetown County, South Carolina.
How many power plants are in Georgetown County, South Carolina?
There are 2 electricity plants in Georgetown County, South Carolina
Which electricity companies offer service in Georgetown County, South Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santee Cooper | 398,812 |
| 2 | Santee Electric Cooperative | 14,247 |
| 3 | Georgetown, South Carolina Electric Utility | 5,860 |
| 4 | Duke Energy Progress | 371 |
