Newberry County, South Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Newberry County, South Carolina Electricity Overview
At an average residential rate of 14.24 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 16.17 cents per kilowatt hour, residents of Newberry County enjoy a 11.93% 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 1392nd worst pollution level due to electricity use in the country, emitting 157,210,755.81 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 4,154.4 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, making them the 1848th worst polluting county based on per capita pollution.
There was a 2.64% increase in CO2 emissions per capita over the most recent year in Newberry County.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
605,576 MWh
Consumption per Capita
16 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
157,210,756 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,154.4 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Newberry
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Newberry Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for May, 2024
16.76¢ per kWh
- 4.37% lower than last month
- 0.06% higher than May last year
- 19.11% higher than the South Carolina average
- 1.64% higher than the US average
- 466th in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since May last year
- 19,803rd in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,978 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,726 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
16.49¢ per kWh
- 0.01% higher than last month
- 3.89% higher than May last year
- 17.08% higher than the South Carolina average
- 2.13% higher than the US average
- 466th in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 129 since May last year
- 21,318th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has increased by 332 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,314 since May last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for May, 2024
$133.13 per month
- 17.55% higher than last month
- 11.09% higher than May last year
- 3.07% lower than the South Carolina average
- 7.18% higher than the US average
- 172nd in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank has increased by 125 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 2 since May last year
- 21,781st in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 3,321 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,955 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$149.74 per month
- 0.75% higher than last month
- 7.78% higher than May last year
- 0.23% lower than the South Carolina average
- 9.52% higher than the US average
- 308th in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 137 since May last year
- 20,660th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 84 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,261 since May last year
Newberry, SC Electricity Overview
Newberry has an average residential electricity rate of 16.49 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly for the inhabitants, this price is more than both the South Carolina and national average prices of 14.09 and 16.17 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. City of Newberry Electric Utility has an estimated 5,212 residential customers, more than any other provider in the city. The electricity grid in the city is faced with an average of 1.2 outages per customer each year, with outages lasting around 157.13 minutes per outage. The United States averages for outages and outage time frames are 1.45 outages each year and 171.11 minutes per outage.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Newberry averages 4,154.4 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 43,604,568.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 57th highest for total emissions in South Carolina. The electricity used in Newberry has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, because there are no electricity production plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Newberry
Newberry residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Newberry, South Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Newberry Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 16.72 | 148.91 | 48,336.42 | 8,081,978.26 | |
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.96 | 134.78 | 6,995,418.07 | 906,314,227 | |
| Newberry Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 16.78 | 172.01 | 160,166.81 | 26,882,436.62 |
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Whitmire, SC Electricity Overview
Whitmire has an average residential electricity rate of 13.09 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully for the inhabitants, this price is below both the South Carolina and national average prices of 14.09 and 16.17 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Consumers in the city have an average monthly residential electric bill of $134.82. This is 4.07% below the US average bill of $140.54. Consumers in Whitmire experience 1.2 electrical outages per year with outages lasting on average 157.13 minutes.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Whitmire averages 4,154.4 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 6,244,061.25 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 224th highest for total emissions in South Carolina. The electricity used in Whitmire has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, because there are no electricity production plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Whitmire
Whitmire residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Whitmire, South Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.96 | 134.78 | 6,995,418.07 | 906,314,227 |
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Prosperity, SC Electricity Overview
Prosperity has an average residential electricity rate of 14.51 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is more than the South Carolina average price of 14.09 cents per kilowatt hour, it is lower than the United States average of 16.17 cents. Consumers in the city have an average monthly residential electric bill of $163.44. This is 16.29% above the US average bill of $140.54. Consumers in Prosperity experience 1.2 electrical outages per year with outages lasting on average 157.13 minutes.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Prosperity averages 4,154.4 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 4,997,741.64 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 242nd highest for total emissions in South Carolina. The electricity used in Prosperity has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, because there are no electricity production plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Prosperity
Prosperity residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Prosperity, South Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.96 | 134.78 | 6,995,418.07 | 906,314,227 | |
| Newberry Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 16.78 | 172.01 | 160,166.81 | 26,882,436.62 | |
| Prosperity, South Carolina Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 14.41 | 164.36 | 7,999.92 | 1,152,805.6 |
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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?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Carolinas | 36,769 |
| 2 | Newberry Electric Cooperative | 13,133 |
| 3 | Dominion Energy | 11,667 |
| 4 | City of Newberry Electric Utility | 5,408 |
| 5 | Laurens Electric Cooperative | 3,959 |
| 6 | Broad River Electric Cooperative | 984 |
| 7 | Prosperity, South Carolina Electric Utility | 702 |
