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Lee County, South Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Lee County, South Carolina Electricity Overview

Lee County has emissions of 4,256.77 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the nationwide average of 4,159.32.

The largest electricity provider in Lee County by megawatt hours sold is Duke Energy Progress.

Lee County's average residential electricity rate is 13.76 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 14.06% less than the nationwide average rate of 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour.

Lee County has a population of 16,730 citizens.

At $163.7, the Lee County average monthly residential electric bill is 18.61% above the national average bill.

Lee County is home to 16,730 citizens and its power generating plants generate 32,273 megawatt hours of electricity a year, for a production per capita average of 1.93 megawatt hours per capita per year.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    262,187 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    15.67 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    32,273 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    32,273 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    1.93 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    71,215,726 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,256.77 kg

Recent Energy News in Bishopville

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Bishopville Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for January, 2024

14.15¢ per kWh

  • 5.63% higher than last month
  • 1.09% higher than January last year
  • 5.43% higher than the South Carolina average
  • 9.37% lower than the US average
  • 292nd in the state out of 460 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 7 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since January last year
  • 13,158th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,007 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,190 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

14.84¢ per kWh

  • 0.09% higher than last month
  • 16.47% higher than January last year
  • 8.12% higher than the South Carolina average
  • 12.56% lower than the US average
  • 460th in the state out of 460 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 179 since January last year
  • 12,251st in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 25 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,042 since January last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$226.81 per month

  • 11.93% higher than last month
  • 20% higher than January last year
  • 23.07% higher than the South Carolina average
  • 50.24% higher than the US average
  • 459th in the state out of 460 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 25,029th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,048 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 968 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$168.38 per month

  • 1.91% higher than last month
  • 9.5% higher than January last year
  • 17.85% higher than the South Carolina average
  • 26.92% higher than the US average
  • 460th in the state out of 460 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 174 since January last year
  • 24,616th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,039 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,381 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

11.62¢ per kWh

  • 8.93% lower than last month
  • 0.47% lower than January last year
  • 3.39% higher than the South Carolina average
  • 12.86% lower than the US average
  • 296th in the state out of 460 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 164 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 5 since January last year
  • 11,613th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 3,693 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 38 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

11.94¢ per kWh

  • 0.04% lower than last month
  • 8.48% higher than January last year
  • 9.32% higher than the South Carolina average
  • 15.65% lower than the US average
  • 460th in the state out of 460 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 179 since January last year
  • 12,140th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 134 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,726 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$517.3 per month

  • 7.23% higher than last month
  • 13.32% higher than January last year
  • 13.41% lower than the South Carolina average
  • 68.26% lower than the US average
  • 94th in the state out of 460 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 23 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 162 since January last year
  • 11,555th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 219 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,842 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$497.44 per month

  • 1.03% higher than last month
  • 7.68% higher than January last year
  • 12.31% lower than the South Carolina average
  • 69.61% lower than the US average
  • 279th in the state out of 460 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 16 since January last year
  • 10,645th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 40 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,193 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

6.75¢ per kWh

  • 18.67% lower than last month
  • 2.53% higher than January last year
  • 8.57% lower than the South Carolina average
  • 31.26% lower than the US average
  • 279th in the state out of 460 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 173 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 163 since January last year
  • 6,571st in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 6,551 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 952 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

7.25¢ per kWh

  • 0.19% higher than last month
  • 1.18% higher than January last year
  • 4.82% higher than the South Carolina average
  • 29.06% lower than the US average
  • 443rd in the state out of 460 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 155 since January last year
  • 7,466th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 248 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,974 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$25,650.6 per month

  • 8.68% lower than last month
  • 22.56% lower than January last year
  • 69.2% lower than the South Carolina average
  • 23.91% lower than the US average
  • 92nd in the state out of 460 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 167 since January last year
  • 18,813th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 815 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 761 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$27,931.37 per month

  • 2.18% lower than last month
  • 7.18% lower than January last year
  • 64.61% lower than the South Carolina average
  • 18.36% lower than the US average
  • 93rd in the state out of 460 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 163 since January last year
  • 18,646th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 26 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 15 since January last year

Bishopville, SC Electricity Overview

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On average, Bishopville's residents spend 14.67 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 4.46% higher than the state's average price of 14.05 cents and 8.33% less than the US average of 16.01 cents. Solar fields in the city produce 8 megawatt hours, which is 100.00% of the city's total electricity production. There is a shortage of 47,665.28 megawatt hours in the city due to consumers using 595815.95% more electricity than is generated.

Bishopville emits 4,117.9 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 450th highest polluting city out of 475 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 12,526,665.5 kilograms of CO2 emissions, making the city 149th highest for total pollution in the state. Solar makes up 100.00% of the fuel sources used for electricity production in Bishopville. Bishopville has one electricity producing plant in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Bishopville

Bishopville residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.172/kWh$0.102/kWh$226.81/mo.$96.95/mo.
406th14.67¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Bishopville
420th$168.42Average residential monthly electricity bill for Bishopville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Bishopville, South Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy ProgressBUNDLED14.67168.421,971,259.89289,275,431

Elliott CDP, SC Electricity Overview

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On average, Elliott CDP's residents spend 14.67 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 4.46% higher than the state's average price of 14.05 cents and 8.33% less than the US average of 16.01 cents. The state average monthly residential electric bill is $148.21, while the Elliott CDP average is 13.64% more at $168.42 per month. This ranks the city 420th in the state for average monthly bill amount. Duke Energy Progress has an estimated 39 total residential customers, more than any other provider who operates in the city.

Elliott CDP emits 4,118.6 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 50th highest polluting city out of 475 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 2,734,747.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions, making the city 307th highest for total pollution in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Elliott CDP

Elliott CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.172/kWh$0.102/kWh$226.81/mo.$96.95/mo.
406th14.67¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Elliott CDP
420th$168.42Average residential monthly electricity bill for Elliott CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Elliott CDP, South Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy ProgressBUNDLED14.67168.421,971,259.89289,275,431

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Lynchburg, SC Electricity Overview

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On average, Lynchburg's residents spend 14.67 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 4.46% higher than the state's average price of 14.05 cents and 8.33% less than the US average of 16.01 cents. The state average monthly residential electric bill is $148.21, while the Lynchburg average is 13.64% more at $168.42 per month. This ranks the city 420th in the state for average monthly bill amount. Duke Energy Progress has an estimated 23 total residential customers, more than any other provider who operates in the city.

Lynchburg emits 4,118.6 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 8th highest polluting city out of 475 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 2,137,551.14 kilograms of CO2 emissions, making the city 330th highest for total pollution in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lynchburg

Lynchburg residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.172/kWh$0.102/kWh$226.81/mo.$96.95/mo.
406th14.67¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Lynchburg
420th$168.42Average residential monthly electricity bill for Lynchburg Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Lynchburg, South Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy ProgressBUNDLED14.67168.421,971,259.89289,275,431

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Electricity Production in Lee County, South Carolina

Power Plants in Lee County, South Carolina

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Lee County LandfillSantee Cooper (100.00%)
Lee County SC Landfill Gas 13,27410,793,121.67813.1
Gaines SolarRenewable Properties, LLC (100.00%)
Lee County SC Solar 4,417
Vincent SolarVincent Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Lee County SC Solar 3,934
Gary SolarGary Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Lee County SC Solar 3,730
River SolarRiver Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Lee County SC Solar 3,655
Weaver SolarWeaver Solar (100.00%)
Lee County SC Solar 3,255
Bishopville Solar II, LLCBishopville Solar II, LLC (100.00%)
Bishopville SC Solar 8

Lee County, South Carolina Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Lee County emits 4,256.77 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident in the county from electricity use, which makes it the 14th highest polluting county out of 46 counties in South Carolina. This adds up to total emissions of 71,215,725.98 kilograms of CO2 emissions, making the county the 2030th highest for total pollution in the country. Solar makes up 58.87% of the fuel used for electricity production in Lee County. Lee County is home to 7 electricity generation plants, which is 7th highest in South Carolina.

SOLAR
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58.87%
LANDFILL GAS
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Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
41.13%

Lee County, South Carolina Net Metering

Lee County has 3 out of 3 providers reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. The state of South Carolina has decent state level net metering legislation.

Energy Loss

Lee County electricity providers who report energy loss average roughly 5.20% of their energy lost per year. The US average for energy loss is 2.87% and the South Carolina average is 2.57%, resulting in a rank of 2028th best in the nation and a state rank of 31st best out of 3230 and 46 counties, respectively.

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest provider in Lee County, South Carolina?

The largest electricity provider in Lee County, South Carolina by megawatt hours sold is Duke Energy Progress.

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

There are 3 electricity companies serving customers in Lee County, South Carolina.

How many power plants are located in Lee County, South Carolina?

Lee County, South Carolina is home to 7 active electricity plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.

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

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Duke Energy Progress8,524
2Black River Electric Cooperative SC5,614
3Pee Dee Electric Cooperative948

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Last Reviewed By: Ginalyn Gelera
Published: 2024-04-09