Kershaw County, SC: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Kershaw County, South Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Kershaw County, South Carolina Electricity Overview

The average monthly residential electric bill in Kershaw County totals $155.99. For comparison, the national average bill is $137.21.

Renewable fuel usage for electricity generation has dropped by 17.49% in the last year in Kershaw County.

Citizens of Kershaw County are faced with an average of 1.26 power outages a year, with an average of 127.37 minutes per outage.

Kershaw County ranks 185th county out of 3230 counties in the United States in hydroelectric power production, generating 188,443 megawatt hours per year from hydroelectric facilities.

Kershaw County's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 13.02% lower than the US average rate, at 13.93 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.01 cents.

Kershaw County is home to 67,751 citizens and its power plants generate 188,443 megawatt hours of electricity a year, for a generation per capita average of 2.78 megawatt hours per capita per year.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,055,206 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    15.57 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    188,443 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    188,443 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    2.78 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    227,214,251 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    3,353.67 kg

Lugoff CDP, SC Electricity Overview

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On average, Lugoff CDP's residential electricity rate is 14.27 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.21% more than the average state price of 14.10 cents and 10.92% less than the national average of 16.01 cents. Selling an estimated 32,119.12 megawatt hours, Dominion Energy is the largest vendor in the city. The city deals with an average of 1.26 power outages per consumer each year. These outages are an average of 127.37 minutes. In comparison, the nationwide average is 1.27 outages per consumer and 137.24 minutes per outage.

Electricity use in Lugoff CDP creates 37,263,597.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 65th highest amount of any city in South Carolina. This total results in 4,082.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, so the city ranks 184th highest in South Carolina for pollution per capita from electricity use. The city has the 9th highest number of power plants of any city in the state, with one total power plant.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lugoff CDP

Lugoff CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.176/kWh$0.062/kWh$247.87/mo.$87.94/mo.
242nd14.27¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Lugoff CDP
353rd$147.62Average residential monthly electricity bill for Lugoff CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Lugoff CDP, South Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Dominion EnergyBUNDLED14.77147.678,166,0301,206,254,000
Duke Energy ProgressBUNDLED14.54160.951,900,294.95276,224,331
Fairfield ElectricBUNDLED13.35154.27422,72456,415,000

Camden, SC Electricity Overview

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On average, Camden's residential electricity rate is 13.89 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.43% less than the average state price of 14.10 cents and 13.24% lower than the national average of 16.01 cents. Selling an estimated 168,339.94 megawatt hours, City of Camden Electric is the largest vendor in the city.

Electricity use in Camden creates 31,298,645.36 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 76th highest amount of any city in South Carolina. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per citizen in the city, which amounts to 4,082.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Camden as the 184th highest polluting city in South Carolina. The city has no power production plants within its borders, meaning the companies that service the city must import the 119,396.18 megawatt hours the citizens consume every year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Camden

Camden residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.172/kWh$0.102/kWh$219.78/mo.$96.95/mo.
222nd13.89¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Camden
198th$139.88Average residential monthly electricity bill for Camden Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Camden, South Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
City of Camden ElectricBUNDLED13.09113.57105,203.3413,770,384
Duke Energy ProgressBUNDLED14.54160.951,900,294.95276,224,331

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East Camden CDP, SC Electricity Overview

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On average, East Camden CDP's residential electricity rate is 14.43 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.39% more than the average state price of 14.10 cents and 9.88% less than the national average of 16.01 cents. Duke Energy Progress has an estimated 103 total residential customers, which is more than all other vendors in the city. The national average monthly residential electricity bill is $137.21, while the East Camden CDP average is 19.95% more at $164.58 per month.

Electricity use in East Camden CDP creates 18,245,975.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 106th highest amount of any city in South Carolina. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per citizen in the city, which amounts to 4,082.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks East Camden CDP as the 184th highest polluting city in South Carolina. The city has no power production plants within its borders, meaning the companies that service the city must import the 69,603.64 megawatt hours the citizens consume every year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in East Camden CDP

East Camden CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.172/kWh$0.102/kWh$219.78/mo.$96.95/mo.
378th14.43¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of East Camden CDP
411th$164.58Average residential monthly electricity bill for East Camden CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in East Camden CDP, South Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Black River Electric Cooperative SCBUNDLED12.00157.68469,45456,343,600
Duke Energy ProgressBUNDLED14.54160.951,900,294.95276,224,331

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Electricity Production in Kershaw County, South Carolina

Power Plants in Kershaw County, South Carolina

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Kershaw County SC Conventional Hydroelectric 188,443

Kershaw County, South Carolina Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Around 227,214,250.84 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted each year in Kershaw County from electricity use. More telling of the county's pollution reality is the per capita CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 3,353.67 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in the county being the 35th highest county in the state for CO2 emissions per capita. Over 100.00% of electricity in Kershaw County comes from production using Conventional Hydroelectric. Kershaw County has one electricity generation plant.

CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
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100.00%

Kershaw County, South Carolina Net Metering

Out of the 7 providers in Kershaw County, 6 of them offer net metering to their customers. Residents of South Carolina have above average net metering laws and regulations that encourage the installation of personal solar panels.

Energy Loss

There are 4 electricity companies in Kershaw County that report energy loss, including Dominion Energy, Black River Electric Cooperative SC, and Fairfield Electric. Together, these 4 companies average a yearly energy loss of 4.35% of electricity generated. The United States average for energy loss is 2.87% and the state average is 2.57%, resulting in a rank of 1218th best in the country and a state rank of 18th best out of 3230 and 46 counties, respectively.

Providers In Each City in Kershaw County:

  • Bethune, South Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Progress: 100.00%
  • Camden, South Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Progress: 50.90%
    • City of Camden Electric: 49.10%
  • Elgin, South Carolina:
    • Fairfield Electric: 6.06%
    • Dominion Energy: 46.97%
    • Duke Energy Progress: 46.97%

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

FAQ

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

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

How many power plants are located within Kershaw County, South Carolina?

There is one electricity plant located in Kershaw County, South Carolina

What electricity companies offer service in Kershaw County, South Carolina?

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

Kershaw County, South Carolina is home to 7 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2024-03-21