Pickens County, SC: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Pickens County, South Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Pickens County, SC is $152.69
  • The average electricity rate in Pickens County, SC is 14.78¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Pickens County, SC

The average residential electric bill in Pickens County, SC is $152.69 per month. Pickens County, SC is the 12th most expensive county in South Carolina for electricity.

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Pickens County, South Carolina Electricity Overview

Roughly 270.74% of Pickens County's electricity is produced using non-renewable fuel types, making it the 685th highest county in the United States out of 3221 counties for total megawatt hours generated from non-renewable sources.

There was a 8.51% rise in CO2 emissions per capita within the past year in Pickens County.

Releasing 607,115,740.12 kilograms of CO2 gases, Pickens County has the 15th highest pollution level from electricity use out of 46 counties in South Carolina.

Pickens County emits 4,548.98 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the nationwide average of 4,223.26.

Averaging production of -0.3 megawatt hours per citizen per year, Pickens County is 2134th out of 3221 counties in production per capita in the US.

The national average residential price per kilowatt hour sits at 16.66 cents, while residents of Pickens County enjoy an average rate that is 11.26% below that at 14.78 cents per kilowatt hour.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    2,153,458 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    16.14 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    607,115,740 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,548.98 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Easley

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Easley Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

14.8¢ per kWh

  • 1.57% higher than last month
  • 16.17% higher than November last year
  • 7.13% lower than the South Carolina average
  • 13.11% lower than the US average
  • 31st in the state out of 475 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 9 since November last year
  • 12,541st in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,315 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,928 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

14.04¢ per kWh

  • 1.24% higher than last month
  • 8.94% higher than November last year
  • 2.67% lower than the South Carolina average
  • 14.88% lower than the US average
  • 44th in the state out of 475 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 88 since November last year
  • 11,118th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 678 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,376 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$113.01 per month

  • 12.12% lower than last month
  • 22% higher than November last year
  • 8.98% lower than the South Carolina average
  • 4.42% lower than the US average
  • 35th in the state out of 475 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 124 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 6 since November last year
  • 13,518th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 7,205 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 7,464 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$138.09 per month

  • 1.24% higher than last month
  • 13.97% higher than November last year
  • 8.99% lower than the South Carolina average
  • 2.92% lower than the US average
  • 31st in the state out of 475 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since November last year
  • 15,402nd in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 822 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,377 since November last year

Easley, SC Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for Easley is approximately 14.04 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.17% lower than the state's average rate of 14.35 cents. The electricity grid in the city experiences an average of 1.28 outages per consumer each year, with outages lasting about 140.56 minutes per outage. The national averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.44 outages each year and 123.49 minutes each outage. Easley Combined Utilities sells an estimated 94,635.51 megawatt hours in the city a year, which is more than any other electricity supplier.

Releasing 103,002,515.35 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Easley is the 26th highest out of 475 cities in South Carolina for total emissions from electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 4,548.98 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity used in Easley has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power production sources in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Easley

Easley residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.143/kWh$0.113/kWh$176.25/mo.$88.64/mo.
44th14.04¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Easley
31st$138.09Average residential monthly electricity bill for Easley Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Easley, South Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy CarolinasBUNDLED13.93145.867,184,723.471,000,894,513
Easley Combined UtilitiesBUNDLED13.07126.7182,926.2923,902,209.31

Clemson, SC Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for Clemson is approximately 14.96 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.26% higher than the average state rate of 14.35 cents. The electricity grid in the city experiences an average of 1.26 outages per consumer each year, with outages lasting about 161.88 minutes per outage. The national averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.44 outages each year and 123.49 minutes each outage. Selling an estimated 21,214.37 megawatt hours, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest supplier in the city.

Releasing 78,415,287.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Clemson is the 34th highest out of 475 cities in South Carolina for total emissions from electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 4,548.98 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity used in Clemson has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power production sources in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Clemson

Clemson residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.168/kWh$0.108/kWh$197.59/mo.$81.51/mo.
324th14.96¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Clemson
283rd$152.44Average residential monthly electricity bill for Clemson Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Clemson, South Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Blue Ridge Electric CoopBUNDLED16.74170.03823,126.95137,803,913.42
Duke Energy CarolinasBUNDLED13.93145.867,184,723.471,000,894,513

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Clemson University CDP, SC Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for Clemson University CDP is approximately 14.25 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.67% lower than the state's average rate of 14.35 cents. The electricity grid in the city experiences an average of 1.26 outages per consumer each year, with outages lasting about 158.4 minutes per outage. The national averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.44 outages each year and 123.49 minutes each outage. Duke Energy Carolinas sells an estimated 5,687.16 megawatt hours in the city a year, which is more than any other electricity supplier.

Releasing 24,605,423.55 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Clemson University CDP is the 96th highest out of 475 cities in South Carolina for total emissions from electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 4,548.98 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity used in Clemson University CDP has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power production sources in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Clemson University CDP

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.166/kWh$0.102/kWh$198.46/mo.$71.56/mo.
137th14.25¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Clemson University CDP
121st$144.74Average residential monthly electricity bill for Clemson University CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Clemson University CDP, South Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy CarolinasBUNDLED13.93145.867,184,723.471,000,894,513

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Pickens County, South Carolina Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types

Power Plants in Pickens County, South Carolina

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Production State RankEmission (kg)Emission State RankEmissions per MWhEmissions per MWh State RankToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Duke Energy CHP at Clemson UniversityDuke Energy Carolinas (100.00%)
Pickens County SC Natural Gas 108,5271066,158,603.8410609.618
Pickens County SC Conventional Hydroelectric 48,2931322
Central Energy FacilityClemson University - Main Campus (100.00%)
Pickens County SC Natural Gas 2193,873.38211,936.691
Pickens County SC Conventional Hydroelectric -196,9082922

Pickens County, South Carolina Production Fuel Makeup

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370.74%
NATURAL GAS
-270.74%

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

As the 15th worst ranked county out of 46 counties in the state, Pickens County releases 607,115,740.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption per year. The county averages 4,548.98 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the county from electricity use, which is a better measurement of the county's emission levels. Natural Gas makes up 270.74% of the fuel types used for electricity generation in Pickens County. Pickens County has 4 electricity generation plants, which is 17th most in South Carolina.

Pickens County, South Carolina Net Metering

Companies offering net metering in Pickens County include Duke Energy Carolinas, Blue Ridge Electric Coop, and Easley Combined Utilities Oftentimes net metering regulations are enacted at the state level, and South Carolina has commendable laws and regulations for consumers interested in purchasing personal solar panels.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Pickens County averages out to about 2.71% of the total electricity transmitted by the 2 companies that operate in the county and also report energy loss. The national average energy loss is 2.43%. This earned Pickens County a rank of 430th best in the United States out of 3221.

Power Companies in Pickens County, South Carolina

Providers In Each City in Pickens County:

  • Central, South Carolina:
    • Blue Ridge Electric Coop: 6.85%
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 93.15%
  • Clemson, South Carolina:
    • Blue Ridge Electric Coop: 9.65%
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 90.35%
  • Easley, South Carolina:
    • Easley Combined Utilities: 97.69%
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 2.31%
  • Liberty, South Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 92.36%
    • Blue Ridge Electric Coop: 7.64%
  • Norris, South Carolina:
    • Blue Ridge Electric Coop: 9.90%
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 90.10%
  • Pickens, South Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 91.88%
    • Blue Ridge Electric Coop: 8.12%
  • Six Mile, South Carolina:
    • Blue Ridge Electric Coop: 11.03%
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 88.97%

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

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Pickens County, South Carolina?

The largest electricity company in Pickens County, South Carolina by total customer count is Duke Energy Carolinas.

Which electricity companies offer service in Pickens County, South Carolina?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Duke Energy Carolinas39,385
2Blue Ridge Electric Coop19,313
3Easley Combined Utilities17,187

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

Pickens County, South Carolina is home to 3 electricity suppliers serving consumers in the area.

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

Pickens County, South Carolina has 4 active electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2025-04-09