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Lancaster County, South Carolina Electricity Overview
Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest provider in Lancaster County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.
Releasing 390,265,866.71 kilograms of CO2 gases, Lancaster County has the 737th worst pollution level due to electricity consumption out of 3230 counties in the country.
There was a 0.38% rise in CO2 emissions per capita during the previous 12 months in Lancaster County.
Lancaster County generates 133,317 megawatt hours from hydroelectric plants in the previous year, which gives them a rank of 6th in South Carolina out of 46 counties for total hydroelectric production.
Renewable electricity fuel sources account for 100.00%, or 140,000 megawatt hours, of Lancaster County's total energy production, giving the county a ranking of 20th in South Carolina for total megawatt hours from sustainable fuel types.
Lancaster County is 734th in the nation out of 3230 counties in solar power generation, with 6,683 megawatt hours generated from solar.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,628,763 MWh
Consumption per Capita
15.57 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
140,000 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
140,000 MWh
Production per Capita
1.34 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
390,265,867 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,731.85 kg
Lancaster, SC Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 12.67 cents per kilowatt hour for customers in Lancaster, which is 10.15% below the average state price of 14.10 cents and 20.91% below the nationwide average of 16.01 cents. Selling an estimated 16,169.12 megawatt hours, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity provider in the city. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a citizen in the city is $128.14 per month, while the state average is $146.55. Consumers in the city have a 12.56% markdown compared to other citizens of South Carolina.
All of the electricity sold in Lancaster has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, as there are no electricity generation plants within its borders. Approximately 34,658,779.09 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city from electricity consumption each year. Averaging 4,082.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 184th highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity use.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lancaster
Lancaster residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lancaster, South Carolina
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.55 | 126.92 | 6,711,930.66 | 842,292,516 |
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Springdale CDP, SC Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 12.67 cents per kilowatt hour for customers in Springdale CDP, which is 10.15% below the average state price of 14.10 cents and 20.91% below the nationwide average of 16.01 cents. Selling an estimated 10,307.99 megawatt hours, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity provider in the city. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a citizen in the city is $128.14 per month, while the state average is $146.55. Consumers in the city have a 12.56% markdown compared to other citizens of South Carolina.
All of the electricity sold in Springdale CDP has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, as there are no electricity generation plants within its borders. Approximately 10,586,666.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city from electricity consumption each year. Averaging 4,082.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 184th highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity use.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Springdale CDP
Springdale CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Springdale CDP, South Carolina
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.55 | 126.92 | 6,711,930.66 | 842,292,516 |
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Kershaw, SC Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 13.83 cents per kilowatt hour for customers in Kershaw, which is 1.92% below the average state price of 14.10 cents and 13.67% below the nationwide average of 16.01 cents. Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity provider in the city based on residential customer count.
All of the electricity sold in Kershaw has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, as there are no electricity generation plants within its borders. Approximately 9,182,188.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city from electricity consumption each year. Averaging 4,082.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 184th highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity use.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Kershaw
Kershaw residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Kershaw, South Carolina
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.55 | 126.92 | 6,711,930.66 | 842,292,516 | |
Lynches River Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 14.99 | 159.99 | 265,746 | 39,824,000 |
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Electricity Production in Lancaster County, South Carolina
Power Plants in Lancaster County, South Carolina
Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
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Cedar CreekDuke Energy Carolinas (100.00%) | Lancaster County | SC | Conventional Hydroelectric | 133,317 | ||||
CrownCrown Solar Center, LLC (100.00%) | Lancaster County | SC | Solar | 6,683 |
Lancaster County, South Carolina Details
Lancaster County is home to 2 power plants, which is 30th highest in South Carolina. Coming in as the 737th worst ranked county in the country, the county releases 390,265,866.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per person in the county, which amounts to 3,731.85 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. Using this calculation the county is the 34th highest polluting county in South Carolina. Lancaster County's primary fuel is Conventional Hydroelectric, with 95.23% of electricity generation coming from the fuel.
Providers In Each City in Lancaster County:
- Heath Springs, South Carolina:
- Lynches River Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Kershaw, South Carolina:
- Lynches River Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 50.00%
- Lancaster, South Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
- Van Wyck, South Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 90.45%
- York Electric Cooperative: 9.55%
* 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 Lancaster County, South Carolina?
By total megawatt hours sold, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity provider in Lancaster County, South Carolina.
How many electric companies offer service in Lancaster County, South Carolina?
There are 3 electricity suppliers offering service in Lancaster County, South Carolina.
What electricity companies offer service in Lancaster County, South Carolina?
County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
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1 | Duke Energy Carolinas | 43,405 |
2 | Lynches River Electric Cooperative | 6,536 |
3 | York Electric Cooperative | 3,179 |
How many power plants are located within Lancaster County, South Carolina?
There are 2 active electricity plants in Lancaster County, South Carolina