Electric Rates & Providers in Newberry County, SC

Newberry County, South Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Newberry County, South Carolina Electricity Overview

At an average residential rate of 13.94 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 15.90 cents per kilowatt hour, residents of Newberry County enjoy a 12.31% discount from the national average rate.

Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity provider in Newberry County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.

Newberry County ranks as the 1404th worst pollution level due to electricity use in the country, emitting 155,324,365.07 kilograms of CO2 gases.

With a population of 37,842 residents, Newberry County is the 1262nd largest county in the US.

On average, Newberry County residents are accountable for 4,104.55 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, making them the 1945th worst polluting county based on per capita pollution.

There was a 0.83% decline in CO2 emissions per capita over the most recent year in Newberry County.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    587,463 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    15.52 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    155,324,365 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,104.55 kg

Newberry, SC Electricity Overview

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Newberry has an average residential electricity rate of 14.14 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully for the inhabitants, this price is below both the South Carolina and national average prices of 14.18 and 15.90 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The nationwide average monthly residential power bill is $137.53, while the Newberry average is 0.93% lower at $136.26 per month. With an estimated 5,302 total residential customers, City of Newberry Electric Utility is the largest electricity supplier in the city.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Newberry averages 4,104.55 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 43,081,352.35 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 57th highest for total emissions in South Carolina. The electricity used in Newberry has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, because there are no electricity production plants in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Newberry

Newberry residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.134/kWh$0.102/kWh$179.84/mo.$71.56/mo.
288th14.14¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Newberry
172nd$136.26Average residential monthly electricity bill for Newberry Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Newberry, South Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
City of Newberry Electric UtilityBUNDLED15.02130.3446,1636,935,200
Duke Energy CarolinasBUNDLED12.37126.116,720,929.63831,483,919
Newberry Electric CooperativeBUNDLED15.08150.57152,96523,068,000

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Whitmire, SC Electricity Overview

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Whitmire has an average residential electricity rate of 12.48 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully for the inhabitants, this price is below both the South Carolina and national average prices of 14.18 and 15.90 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The nationwide average monthly residential power bill is $137.53, while the Whitmire average is 7.81% lower at $126.79 per month. With an estimated 97 total residential customers, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity supplier in the city.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Whitmire averages 4,104.55 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 6,169,138.01 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 226th highest for total emissions in South Carolina. The electricity used in Whitmire has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, because there are no electricity production plants in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Whitmire

Whitmire residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.134/kWh$0.102/kWh$179.84/mo.$71.56/mo.
35th12.48¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Whitmire
25th$126.79Average residential monthly electricity bill for Whitmire Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Whitmire, South Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy CarolinasBUNDLED12.37126.116,720,929.63831,483,919

Prosperity, SC Electricity Overview

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Prosperity has an average residential electricity rate of 13.50 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully for the inhabitants, this price is below both the South Carolina and national average prices of 14.18 and 15.90 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Prosperity, South Carolina Electric Utility has an estimated 688 residential customers, more than any other provider in the city.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Prosperity averages 4,104.55 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 4,937,773.14 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 245th highest for total emissions in South Carolina. The electricity used in Prosperity has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, because there are no electricity production plants in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Prosperity

Prosperity residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.134/kWh$0.102/kWh$179.84/mo.$71.56/mo.
204th13.50¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Prosperity
200th$140.41Average residential monthly electricity bill for Prosperity Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Prosperity, South Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy CarolinasBUNDLED12.37126.116,720,929.63831,483,919
Newberry Electric CooperativeBUNDLED15.08150.57152,96523,068,000
Prosperity, South Carolina Electric UtilityBUNDLED12.95143.877,640.21989,230.25

Newberry County, South Carolina Details

Newberry County, South Carolina Net Metering

Newberry County has 6 out of 7 electricity providers reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. The state of South Carolina has pretty good state level net metering legislation.

Energy Loss

The county has 5 providers who are reporting energy loss from their power grid. The average energy loss for these suppliers is 5.87%. With a state average energy loss of 2.57%, Newberry County is the 40th best county in the state for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Newberry County:

  • Little Mountain, South Carolina:
    • Dominion Energy: 97.12%
    • Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative: 2.88%
  • Newberry, South Carolina:
    • City of Newberry Electric Utility: 29.08%
    • Newberry Electric Cooperative: 35.46%
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 35.46%
  • Peak, South Carolina:
    • Dominion Energy: 100.00%
  • Pomaria, South Carolina:
    • Dominion Energy: 100.00%
  • Prosperity, South Carolina:
    • Newberry Electric Cooperative: 33.37%
    • Prosperity, South Carolina Electric Utility: 33.25%
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 33.37%
  • Silverstreet, South Carolina:
    • Newberry Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 50.00%
  • Whitmire, South Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Newberry County, South Carolina?

By total customer count, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity company in Newberry County, South Carolina.

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

Newberry County, South Carolina is home to 7 electricity suppliers operating in the area.

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

Fernando García
Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2023-09-26