Laurens County, SC: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Laurens County, South Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Laurens County, SC is $147.46
  • The average electricity rate in Laurens County, SC is 14.20¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Laurens County, SC

The average residential electric bill in Laurens County, SC is $147.46 per month. Laurens County, SC is the 5th most expensive county in South Carolina for electricity.

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Laurens County, South Carolina Electricity Overview

Laurens County's average residential electricity rate is 14.20 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 15.13% less than the US average price of 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour.

On average, Laurens County residents are accountable for 4,532.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, while the statewide average emissions per capita is 4,509.62.

Laurens County is ranked as the 711th largest electricity consuming county out of 3221 counties in the country with 1,095,122.29 megawatt hours being consumed by consumers for their electricity needs.

The largest supplier in Laurens County by megawatt hours sold is Duke Energy Carolinas.

With a population of 67,965 residents, Laurens County is the 814th largest county by population in the country.

During the course of the last 12 months, Laurens County saw a 8.84% rise in CO2 emissions per capita.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,095,122 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    16.11 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    308,068,040 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,532.75 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Laurens

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Laurens Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

15.68¢ per kWh

  • 0.72% higher than last month
  • 19.6% higher than November last year
  • 1.62% lower than the South Carolina average
  • 7.96% lower than the US average
  • 140th in the state out of 475 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 5 since November last year
  • 15,294th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 597 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 6,540 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

14.49¢ per kWh

  • 1.5% higher than last month
  • 10.05% higher than November last year
  • 0.48% higher than the South Carolina average
  • 12.12% lower than the US average
  • 260th in the state out of 475 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 107 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 113 since November last year
  • 12,796th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 383 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,102 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$106.85 per month

  • 6.99% lower than last month
  • 16.55% higher than November last year
  • 13.94% lower than the South Carolina average
  • 9.63% lower than the US average
  • 27th in the state out of 475 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 90 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since November last year
  • 11,380th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2,772 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,810 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$130.14 per month

  • 0.98% higher than last month
  • 13.96% higher than November last year
  • 14.23% lower than the South Carolina average
  • 8.51% 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 has dropped by 2 since November last year
  • 12,529th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 314 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,480 since November last year

Laurens, SC Electricity Overview

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Residents of Laurens are charged an average residential electricity price of 14.49 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.19% more than South Carolina's average price of 14.47 cents and 13.39% less than the national average of 16.73 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 $130.14. This is 11.57% lower than the nationwide average bill of $147.16.

Coming in as the 64th worst ranked city out of 475 cities in the state, Laurens emits 41,932,427.57 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use per year. This total results in 4,532.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the city ranks 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 November and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.149/kWh$0.112/kWh$160.43/mo.$83.47/mo.
260th14.49¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Laurens
24th$130.14Average residential monthly electricity bill for Laurens Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Laurens, South Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy CarolinasBUNDLED13.93145.777,193,090.361,002,192,650
Laurens Commission of Public WorksBUNDLED13.68114.6447,024.436,433,101.44

Clinton, SC Electricity Overview

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Residents of Clinton are charged an average residential electricity price of 15.58 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 7.71% more than South Carolina's average price of 14.47 cents and 6.89% less than the national average of 16.73 cents. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Clinton Electric Company. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential electricity bill of $140.88. This is 4.27% lower than the nationwide average bill of $147.16.

Coming in as the 75th worst ranked city out of 475 cities in the state, Clinton emits 35,142,374.98 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use per year. This total results in 4,532.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the city ranks 200th 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:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.172/kWh$0.129/kWh$196.65/mo.$92.53/mo.
424th15.58¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Clinton
35th$140.88Average residential monthly electricity bill for Clinton Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Clinton, South Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Clinton Electric CompanyBUNDLED15.05121.4235,913.635,403,817.39
Duke Energy CarolinasBUNDLED13.93145.777,193,090.361,002,192,650
Laurens Electric CooperativeBUNDLED14.55153.11742,405.8107,986,701.63

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Watts Mills CDP, SC Electricity Overview

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Residents of Watts Mills CDP are charged an average residential electricity price of 14.28 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.30% less than South Carolina's average price of 14.47 cents and 14.68% less than the national average of 16.73 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 $142.68. This is 3.05% lower than the nationwide average bill of $147.16.

Coming in as the 183rd worst ranked city out of 475 cities in the state, Watts Mills CDP emits 9,777,131.8 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use per year. This total results in 4,532.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the city ranks 200th 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 October and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.164/kWh$0.104/kWh$191.36/mo.$73.94/mo.
138th14.28¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Watts Mills CDP
37th$142.68Average residential monthly electricity bill for Watts Mills CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Watts Mills CDP, South Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy CarolinasBUNDLED13.93145.777,193,090.361,002,192,650
Laurens Commission of Public WorksBUNDLED13.68114.6447,024.436,433,101.44

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Laurens County, South Carolina Production Fuel Makeup

Laurens County, South Carolina Net Metering

Out of the 4 suppliers in Laurens County, 100.00% of them offer net metering to their consumers. The state has pretty good net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other alternative types of electricity generation more attractive.

Energy Loss

In Laurens County one company reports energy loss, Laurens Electric Cooperative. They average an annual energy loss of 5.16%. With a nationwide average energy loss of 2.43%, Laurens County is ranked as the 2190th best county in the country for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Laurens County:

  • Clinton, South Carolina:
    • Clinton Electric Company: 86.02%
    • Laurens Electric Cooperative: 2.89%
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 11.08%
  • 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:
    • Laurens Electric Cooperative: 4.00%
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 96.00%

* 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 Laurens County, South Carolina?

The largest electricity company in Laurens County, South Carolina by total revenue is Duke Energy Carolinas.

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

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Duke Energy Carolinas58,572
2Laurens Electric Cooperative35,644
3Laurens Commission of Public Works5,639
4Clinton Electric Company4,383

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

There are 4 electricity suppliers serving consumers in Laurens County, South Carolina.

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2025-07-06