Laurens County, South Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Laurens County, South Carolina Electricity Overview
Laurens County is 39th in South Carolina rankings for total megawatt hours generated from sustainable energy, with 3,752 megawatt hours generated from renewable fuel types.
Citizens of the county deal with an average of 1.16 power outages a year, with outages lasting on average 136.85 minutes.
By megawatt hours sold, the largest provider in Laurens County is Duke Energy Carolinas.
The US national average residential rate per kilowatt hour sits at 16.12 cents, while residents of Laurens County benefit from an average rate that is 16.47% below that at 13.47 cents per kilowatt hour.
Averaging production of 0.06 megawatt hours per resident a year, Laurens County ranks 40 out of 46 counties in production per capita in the state.
There was a 1.09% rise in CO2 emissions per capita within the previous year in Laurens County.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,072,157 MWh
Consumption per Capita
15.78 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
3,752 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
3,752 MWh
Production per Capita
0.06 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
279,312,813 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,109.66 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Laurens
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Laurens Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
14.48¢ per kWh
- 0.17% lower than last month
- 4.71% higher than April last year
- 2.82% lower than the South Carolina average
- 14.39% lower than the US average
- 181st in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 7 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 89 since April last year
- 13,660th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 984 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 459 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
13.74¢ per kWh
- 0.4% higher than last month
- 0.19% higher than April last year
- 2.62% lower than the South Carolina average
- 14.81% lower than the US average
- 182nd in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 88 since April last year
- 10,580th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 155 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,257 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$91.61 per month
- 4.45% lower than last month
- 2.3% higher than April last year
- 20.43% lower than the South Carolina average
- 18.75% lower than the US average
- 26th in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 3 since April last year
- 6,724th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 221 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 854 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$117.09 per month
- 0.15% higher than last month
- 1.87% lower than April last year
- 20.35% lower than the South Carolina average
- 13.95% lower than the US average
- 24th 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
- 8,694th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 20 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 749 since April last year
Laurens, SC Electricity Overview
Residents of Laurens are charged an average residential electricity price of 13.74 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.62% less than South Carolina's average price of 14.10 cents and 14.81% less than the national average of 16.12 cents. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Laurens Commission of Public Works. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential electricity bill of $117.09. This is 15.17% lower than the nationwide average bill of $138.02.
Coming in as the 64th worst ranked city out of 475 cities in the state, Laurens emits 38,151,945.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use per year. This total results in 4,124.09 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the city ranks 81st worst in South Carolina for pollution per capita from electricity use. In Laurens, there are no electricity producing facilities. The inhabitants must rely on power imported from outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Laurens
Laurens residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Laurens, South Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.92 | 133.2 | 6,915,248.63 | 893,768,186 | |
| Laurens Commission of Public Works | BUNDLED | 13.83 | 112.96 | 44,564.57 | 6,163,952.74 |
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Clinton, SC Electricity Overview
Residents of Clinton are charged an average residential electricity price of 18.17 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 28.84% more than South Carolina's average price of 14.10 cents and 12.71% more than the national average of 16.12 cents. Customers in the city are faced with 1.16 power outages per year, with outages lasting about 136.85 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes each. Clinton Electric Company is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on residential customer count.
Coming in as the 74th worst ranked city out of 475 cities in the state, Clinton emits 31,974,060.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use per year. This total results in 4,124.09 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the city ranks 81st worst in South Carolina for pollution per capita from electricity use. In Clinton, there are no electricity producing facilities. The inhabitants must rely on power imported from outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Clinton
Clinton residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Clinton, South Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Electric Company | BUNDLED | 18.85 | 146.92 | 32,916.84 | 6,205,130.67 | |
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.92 | 133.2 | 6,915,248.63 | 893,768,186 | |
| Laurens Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 14.36 | 150.78 | 705,855.42 | 101,370,303.76 |
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Watts Mills CDP, SC Electricity Overview
Residents of Watts Mills CDP are charged an average residential electricity price of 13.18 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.54% less than South Carolina's average price of 14.10 cents and 18.24% less than the national average of 16.12 cents. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Duke Energy Carolinas. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential electricity bill of $130.1. This is 5.74% lower than the nationwide average bill of $138.02.
Coming in as the 182nd worst ranked city out of 475 cities in the state, Watts Mills CDP emits 8,895,659.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use per year. This total results in 4,124.09 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the city ranks 81st worst in South Carolina for pollution per capita from electricity use. In Watts Mills CDP, there are no electricity producing facilities. The inhabitants must rely on power imported from outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Watts Mills CDP
Watts Mills CDP residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Watts Mills CDP, South Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.92 | 133.2 | 6,915,248.63 | 893,768,186 | |
| Laurens Commission of Public Works | BUNDLED | 13.83 | 112.96 | 44,564.57 | 6,163,952.74 |
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Electricity Production in Laurens County, South Carolina
Power Plants in Laurens County, South Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Boyds Mill HydroNorthbrook Carolina Hydro LLC (100.00%) | Laurens County | SC | Conventional Hydroelectric | 3,752 |
Laurens County, South Carolina Details
Laurens County is the 21st worst ranked county in the state out of 46 when it comes to total pollution from electricity use, with the county releasing 279,312,813.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions each year. Averaging 4,109.66 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the county ranks 1860th highest for pollution per capita from electricity use. There is one power plant in the county. Laurens County has around 100.00% of its electricity produced by Conventional Hydroelectric.
Providers In Each City in Laurens County:
- Clinton, South Carolina:
- Clinton Electric Company: 86.02%
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 11.08%
- Laurens Electric Cooperative: 2.89%
- Cross Hill, South Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
- Gray Court, South Carolina:
- Laurens Electric Cooperative: 10.10%
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 89.90%
- Laurens, South Carolina:
- Laurens Commission of Public Works: 79.72%
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 20.28%
- Ware Shoals, South Carolina:
- Little River Electric Cooperative: 6.54%
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 93.46%
- Waterloo, South Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 96.00%
- Laurens Electric Cooperative: 4.00%
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FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Laurens County, South Carolina?
By total customer count, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity company in Laurens County, South Carolina.
How many electric companies offer service in Laurens County, South Carolina?
There are 4 electricity companies serving customers in Laurens County, South Carolina.
How many power plants are located in Laurens County, South Carolina?
There is one active electricity plant located in Laurens County, South Carolina
What electricity companies offer service in Laurens County, South Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Carolinas | 58,907 |
| 2 | Laurens Electric Cooperative | 33,935 |
| 3 | Laurens Commission of Public Works | 5,913 |
| 4 | Clinton Electric Company | 4,213 |
