Pickens County, South Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Pickens County, South Carolina Electricity Overview
Roughly 308.84% of Pickens County's electricity is produced using non-renewable fuel types, making it the 660th highest county in the United States out of 3230 counties for total megawatt hours generated from non-renewable sources.
There was a 2.64% rise in CO2 emissions per capita within the past year in Pickens County.
Releasing 554,454,360.02 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 4,154.4 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the nationwide average of 4,143.13.
Averaging production of -0.26 megawatt hours per citizen per year, Pickens County is 2009th out of 3230 counties in production per capita in the US.
The national average residential price per kilowatt hour sits at 16.17 cents, while residents of Pickens County enjoy an average rate that is 10.70% below that at 14.44 cents per kilowatt hour.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
2,135,759 MWh
Consumption per Capita
16 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
554,454,360 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,154.4 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Easley
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Easley Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for May, 2024
14.52¢ per kWh
- 4.28% lower than last month
- 0.09% lower than May last year
- 3.2% higher than the South Carolina average
- 11.94% lower than the US average
- 415th in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 86 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 222 since May last year
- 14,607th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,030 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 361 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.27¢ per kWh
- 0.01% lower than last month
- 3.74% higher than May last year
- 1.36% higher than the South Carolina average
- 11.58% lower than the US average
- 307th in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 17 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 45 since May last year
- 14,261st in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 15 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,004 since May last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for May, 2024
$125.49 per month
- 17.64% higher than last month
- 10.68% higher than May last year
- 8.63% lower than the South Carolina average
- 1.03% higher than the US average
- 128th in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 93 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 32 since May last year
- 19,397th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 5,803 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,731 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$141.47 per month
- 0.72% higher than last month
- 7.8% higher than May last year
- 5.75% lower than the South Carolina average
- 3.47% higher than the US average
- 153rd in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since May last year
- 17,379th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 208 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,866 since May last year
Easley, SC Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Easley is approximately 14.27 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.34% higher than the average state rate of 14.09 cents. The electricity grid in the city experiences an average of 1.22 outages per consumer each year, with outages lasting about 138.44 minutes per outage. The national averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.45 outages each year and 171.11 minutes each outage. Selling an estimated 94,741.71 megawatt hours, Easley Combined Utilities is the largest supplier in the city.
Releasing 94,068,049.89 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Easley is the 26th highest out of 475 cities in South Carolina for total emissions from electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 4,154.4 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity used in Easley has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power production sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Easley
Easley residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Easley, South Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.96 | 134.78 | 6,995,418.07 | 906,314,227 | |
| Easley Combined Utilities | BUNDLED | 14.25 | 141.52 | 179,023.7 | 25,510,462.78 |
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Clemson, SC Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Clemson is approximately 13.65 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.09% lower than the state's average rate of 14.09 cents. The electricity grid in the city experiences an average of 1.2 outages per consumer each year, with outages lasting about 153.28 minutes per outage. The national averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.45 outages each year and 171.11 minutes each outage. Selling an estimated 20,915.07 megawatt hours, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest supplier in the city.
Releasing 71,613,524.88 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Clemson is the 35th highest out of 475 cities in South Carolina for total emissions from electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 4,154.4 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity used in Clemson has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power production sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Clemson
Clemson residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Clemson, South Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Electric Coop | BUNDLED | 18.86 | 194.57 | 819,173.67 | 154,475,304.9 | |
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.96 | 134.78 | 6,995,418.07 | 906,314,227 |
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Clemson University CDP, SC Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Clemson University CDP is approximately 13.09 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 7.09% lower than the state's average rate of 14.09 cents. The electricity grid in the city experiences an average of 1.2 outages per consumer each year, with outages lasting about 157.13 minutes per outage. The national averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.45 outages each year and 171.11 minutes each outage. Duke Energy Carolinas sells an estimated 5,606.92 megawatt hours in the city a year, which is more than any other electricity supplier.
Releasing 22,471,142.6 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Clemson University CDP is the 96th highest out of 475 cities in South Carolina for total emissions from electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 4,154.4 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity used in Clemson University CDP has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power production sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Clemson University CDP
Clemson University CDP residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Clemson University CDP, South Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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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Electricity Production in Pickens County, South Carolina
Power Plants in Pickens County, South Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Duke Energy CHP at Clemson UniversityDuke Energy Carolinas (100.00%) | Pickens County | SC | Natural Gas | 108,527 | 66,158,603.84 | 609.61 | ||
| Pickens County | SC | Conventional Hydroelectric | 48,293 | |||||
JocasseeDuke Energy Carolinas (100.00%) | Pickens County | SC | Conventional Hydroelectric | -209,573 |
Pickens County, South Carolina Details
As the 15th worst ranked county out of 46 counties in the state, Pickens County releases 554,454,360.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption per year. The county averages 4,154.4 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 308.84% of the fuel types used for electricity generation in Pickens County. Pickens County has 3 electricity generation plants, which is 16th most in 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:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 90.35%
- Blue Ridge Electric Coop: 9.65%
- Easley, South Carolina:
- Easley Combined Utilities: 97.69%
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 2.31%
- Liberty, South Carolina:
- Blue Ridge Electric Coop: 7.64%
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 92.36%
- Norris, South Carolina:
- Blue Ridge Electric Coop: 9.90%
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 90.10%
- Pickens, South Carolina:
- Blue Ridge Electric Coop: 8.12%
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 91.88%
- Six Mile, South Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 88.97%
- Blue Ridge Electric Coop: 11.03%
* 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 Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Carolinas | 38,703 |
| 2 | Blue Ridge Electric Coop | 18,913 |
| 3 | Easley Combined Utilities | 16,493 |
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 3 active electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
