Lexington County, South Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Lexington County, South Carolina Electricity Overview
Lexington County produces 444,552 megawatt hours of electricity from sustainable fuel sources. This ranks Lexington County 5th in the state out of 46 counties for total renewable electricity generation.
Consumers in Lexington County, on average, pay $154.2 per month for residential electricity, compared to the nationwide average of $140.54.
Lexington County is 18th out of 46 counties in South Carolina for renewable electricity generation per capita, at 1.46 megawatt hours per person a year.
Lexington County consumes 272.16% more electricity than it generates.
Lexington County is home to over 304,797 citizens and produces 444,552 megawatt hours of electricity from solar sources, or 1.46 megawatt hour per capita. This ranks Lexington County 304th in the US out of 3230 counties for solar megawatt hours generated per person.
With total production of 1,310,618 megawatt hours, Lexington County is ranked 574th largest producer of electricity out of 3230 counties in the nation for total production.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
4,877,591 MWh
Consumption per Capita
16 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
1,310,618 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
444,552 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
866,066 MWh
Production per Capita
4.3 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,418,855,885 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,655.08 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Lexington
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Lexington Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for May, 2024
13.57¢ per kWh
- 6.61% lower than last month
- 8.91% lower than May last year
- 3.57% lower than the South Carolina average
- 17.71% lower than the US average
- 259th in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank has increased by 6 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 73 since May last year
- 9,350th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has increased by 5,352 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 7,051 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.17¢ per kWh
- 0.77% lower than last month
- 10.87% lower than May last year
- 0.59% higher than the South Carolina average
- 12.25% lower than the US average
- 286th in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank has increased by 5 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 58 since May last year
- 14,003rd in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has increased by 244 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 6,037 since May last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for May, 2024
$136.78 per month
- 24.83% higher than last month
- 5.3% higher than May last year
- 0.41% lower than the South Carolina average
- 10.12% higher than the US average
- 294th in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 38 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 18 since May last year
- 22,457th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 7,442 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,731 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$144.2 per month
- 0.4% higher than last month
- 11.61% lower than May last year
- 3.93% lower than the South Carolina average
- 5.46% higher than the US average
- 275th in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 153 since May last year
- 18,587th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 79 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 7,691 since May last year
Lexington, SC Electricity Overview
Lexington's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 14.17 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.57% more than the average state price of 14.09 cents. The power grid in the city is faced with an average of 1.58 outages per customer per year, with outages lasting about 100.17 minutes. The countrywide averages for these two data points are 1.45 outages each year and 171.11 minutes per outage. Dominion Energy sells an estimated 20,486.42 megawatt hours in the city a year, more than any other electricity provider.
Electricity consumption in Lexington results in the release of 97,169,364.7 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 25th highest in South Carolina out of 475 cities. This total also results in a ranking of 104th worst in the state for pollution per citizen. Since there is no electricity generation occurring in the city limits, electricity companies who service Lexington must source the megawatt hours they consume each year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lexington
Lexington residential electric rates are highest in December and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lexington, South Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy | BUNDLED | 14.10 | 146.18 | 8,571,387 | 1,208,432,000 | |
| Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 14.68 | 172.39 | 779,370.32 | 114,435,048.51 |
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West Columbia, SC Electricity Overview
West Columbia's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 14.14 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.42% more than the average state price of 14.09 cents. The power grid in the city is faced with an average of 1.07 outages per customer per year, with outages lasting about 78.4 minutes. The countrywide averages for these two data points are 1.45 outages each year and 171.11 minutes per outage. Dominion Energy sells an estimated 15,979.7 megawatt hours in the city a year, more than any other electricity provider.
Electricity consumption in West Columbia results in the release of 72,725,380.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 34th highest in South Carolina out of 475 cities. This total also results in a ranking of 104th worst in the state for pollution per citizen. Since there is no electricity generation occurring in the city limits, electricity companies who service West Columbia must source the megawatt hours they consume each year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in West Columbia
West Columbia residential electric rates are highest in December and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in West Columbia, South Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy | BUNDLED | 14.10 | 146.18 | 8,571,387 | 1,208,432,000 |
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Seven Oaks CDP, SC Electricity Overview
Seven Oaks CDP's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 14.62 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.81% more than the average state price of 14.09 cents. Consumers in Seven Oaks CDP are faced with 1.58 power outages per year with outages lasting on average 100.17 minutes. The largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Dominion Energy.
Electricity consumption in Seven Oaks CDP results in the release of 65,547,619.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 37th highest in South Carolina out of 475 cities. This total also results in a ranking of 5th worst in the state for pollution per citizen. Since there is no electricity generation occurring in the city limits, electricity companies who service Seven Oaks CDP must source the megawatt hours they consume each year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Seven Oaks CDP
Seven Oaks CDP residential electric rates are highest in December and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Seven Oaks CDP, South Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy | BUNDLED | 14.10 | 146.18 | 8,571,387 | 1,208,432,000 | |
| Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 14.68 | 172.39 | 779,370.32 | 114,435,048.51 |
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Electricity Production in Lexington County, South Carolina
Power Plants in Lexington County, South Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
McMeekinDominion Energy (100.00%) | Lexington County | SC | Natural Gas | 866,066 | 479,944,626.14 | 554.17 | ||
Gunsight Solar, LLCGunsight Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Lexington County | SC | Solar | 182,619 | ||||
Allora Solar, LLCAllora Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Lexington County | SC | Solar | 157,720 | ||||
Swamp Fox SolarSwamp Fox Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Pelion | SC | Solar | 22,925 | ||||
Champion SolarChampion Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Pelion | SC | Solar | 21,231 | ||||
Gaston Solar I - SCCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%) | Lexington County | SC | Solar | 20,085 | ||||
Odyssey SolarOdyssey Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Pelion | SC | Solar | 17,452 | ||||
Diamond SolarDP-C2 Episode 1 LLC (100.00%) | Lexington County | SC | Solar | 9,987 | ||||
Gaston IICypress Creek Renewables (100.00%) | Lexington County | SC | Solar | 9,783 | ||||
Otarre Solar ParkTIG Sun Energy IV, LLC (100.00%) | Cayce | SC | Solar | 2,750 |
Lexington County, South Carolina Details
Electricity consumption in Lexington County results in the release of 1,418,855,884.72 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is 234th highest in the United States out of 3230 counties. Additionally, the county ranks 13th worst in the state for pollution per citizen, which could be argued to be the more important metric. The county has 10 power generation plants, which is 217th highest in the nation. Lexington County's primary fuel is Natural Gas, with 66.08% of electricity generation using this fuel source.
Providers In Each City in Lexington County:
- Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina:
- Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Dominion Energy: 50.00%
- Cayce, South Carolina:
- Dominion Energy: 100.00%
- Chapin, South Carolina:
- Dominion Energy: 98.55%
- Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative: 1.45%
- Gaston, South Carolina:
- Dominion Energy: 100.00%
- Gilbert, South Carolina:
- Dominion Energy: 50.00%
- Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Lexington, South Carolina:
- Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative: 1.24%
- Dominion Energy: 98.76%
- Pelion, South Carolina:
- Dominion Energy: 100.00%
- Pine Ridge, South Carolina:
- Dominion Energy: 100.00%
- South Congaree, South Carolina:
- Dominion Energy: 98.54%
- Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative: 1.46%
- Springdale, South Carolina:
- Dominion Energy: 100.00%
- Summit, South Carolina:
- Dominion Energy: 100.00%
- Swansea, South Carolina:
- Dominion Energy: 100.00%
- West Columbia, South Carolina:
- Dominion Energy: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
How many power plants are within Lexington County, South Carolina?
Lexington County, South Carolina is home to 10 active electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
What electricity company is the largest provider in Lexington County, South Carolina?
The largest electricity supplier in Lexington County, South Carolina by total customer count is Dominion Energy.
How many electric companies offer service in Lexington County, South Carolina?
There are 4 electricity suppliers serving consumers in Lexington County, South Carolina.
What electricity companies offer service in Lexington County, South Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dominion Energy | 47,795 |
| 2 | Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative | 33,496 |
| 3 | Aiken Electric Cooperative | 1,792 |
| 4 | Tri-County Electric Cooperative | 537 |
