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Newberry County, South Carolina Electricity Overview
While the national average residential electricity rate is 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, Newberry County's average is 13.01% below that at 13.93 cents per kilowatt hour.
Newberry County ranks 634th out of 3230 counties in the US for solar electricity generation per capita, averaging 0.15 megawatt hours generated per person.
Newberry County ranks 30th in the state out of 46 counties in solar power generation, with 5,829 megawatt hours produced from solar energy.
The largest provider in Newberry County by megawatt hours sold is Duke Energy Carolinas.
Newberry County is ranked 26th out of 46 for worst polluting county in South Carolina based on emissions per capita. The county emits 4,042.41 kilograms per person per year of CO2 gases.
Newberry County had a 179.57% rise over the last year in the usage of renewable fuels for electricity generation.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
589,380 MWh
Consumption per Capita
15.57 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
5,829 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
5,829 MWh
Production per Capita
0.15 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
152,972,806 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,042.41 kg
Newberry, SC Electricity Overview
Newberry has an average residential electricity rate of 14.21 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is more than the South Carolina average price of 14.10 cents per kilowatt hour, it is lower than the United States average of 16.01 cents. The nationwide average monthly residential power bill is $137.21, while the Newberry average is 0.35% lower at $136.73 per month. With an estimated 5,302 total residential customers, City of Newberry Electric Utility is the largest electricity supplier in the city.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Newberry averages 4,082.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 42,852,932.65 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 57th highest for total emissions in South Carolina. The electricity used in Newberry has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, because there are no electricity production plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Newberry
Newberry residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Newberry, South Carolina
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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City of Newberry Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 15.02 | 130.34 | 46,163 | 6,935,200 | |
Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.55 | 126.92 | 6,711,930.66 | 842,292,516 | |
Newberry Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 15.08 | 150.57 | 152,965 | 23,068,000 |
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Whitmire, SC Electricity Overview
Whitmire has an average residential electricity rate of 12.67 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully for the inhabitants, this price is below both the South Carolina and national average prices of 14.10 and 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The nationwide average monthly residential power bill is $137.21, while the Whitmire average is 6.61% lower at $128.14 per month. With an estimated 97 total residential customers, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity supplier in the city.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Whitmire averages 4,082.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 6,136,428.9 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 223rd highest for total emissions in South Carolina. The electricity used in Whitmire has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, because there are no electricity production plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Whitmire
Whitmire residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Whitmire, South Carolina
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.55 | 126.92 | 6,711,930.66 | 842,292,516 |
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Prosperity, SC Electricity Overview
Prosperity has an average residential electricity rate of 13.57 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully for the inhabitants, this price is below both the South Carolina and national average prices of 14.10 and 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Prosperity, South Carolina Electric Utility has an estimated 688 residential customers, more than any other provider in the city.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Prosperity averages 4,082.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 4,911,592.8 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 242nd highest for total emissions in South Carolina. The electricity used in Prosperity has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, because there are no electricity production plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Prosperity
Prosperity residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Prosperity, South Carolina
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.55 | 126.92 | 6,711,930.66 | 842,292,516 | |
Newberry Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 15.08 | 150.57 | 152,965 | 23,068,000 | |
Prosperity, South Carolina Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 12.95 | 143.87 | 7,640.21 | 989,230.25 |
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Electricity Production in Newberry County, South Carolina
Power Plants in Newberry County, South Carolina
Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
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Buzzard Roost | Newberry County | SC | Conventional Hydroelectric | 37,825 | 12/2021 | |||
Hecate Energy West Newberry, LLCHecate Energy West Newberry, LLC (100.00%) | Newberry County | SC | Solar | 5,829 |
Newberry County, South Carolina Details
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a county. Newberry County averages 4,042.41 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption. This adds up to total emissions of 152,972,806.34 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, making the county the 24th highest for total pollution in the state. The primary fuel source used in Newberry County is Solar, making up 100.00% of the fuel used in the county for electricity production. Newberry County is home to 2 power producing plants, which is 30th most in the state.
Providers In Each City in Newberry County:
- Little Mountain, South Carolina:
- Dominion Energy: 97.12%
- Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative: 2.88%
- Newberry, South Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 35.46%
- Newberry Electric Cooperative: 35.46%
- City of Newberry Electric Utility: 29.08%
- Peak, South Carolina:
- Dominion Energy: 100.00%
- Pomaria, South Carolina:
- Dominion Energy: 100.00%
- Prosperity, South Carolina:
- Prosperity, South Carolina Electric Utility: 33.25%
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 33.37%
- Newberry Electric Cooperative: 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 megawatt hours sold, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity company in Newberry County, South Carolina.
How many power plants are located within Newberry County, South Carolina?
There are 2 active electricity plants located in Newberry County, South Carolina
How many electric companies offer service in Newberry County, South Carolina?
There are 7 electricity companies serving consumers in Newberry County, South Carolina.
Which electricity companies offer service in Newberry County, South Carolina?
County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
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1 | Duke Energy Carolinas | 36,173 |
2 | Newberry Electric Cooperative | 12,901 |
3 | Dominion Energy | 11,830 |
4 | City of Newberry Electric Utility | 5,313 |
5 | Laurens Electric Cooperative | 3,874 |
6 | Broad River Electric Cooperative | 962 |
7 | Prosperity, South Carolina Electric Utility | 690 |