Electric Rates & Providers in Saluda County, SC

Saluda County, South Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Saluda County, South Carolina Electricity Overview

Saluda County generates 8.03 megawatt hours per citizen of the county from renewable fuel types. This makes Saluda County the 5th highest ranking county for renewable production per capita in South Carolina out of 46 counties.

Saluda County comes in as the 41st highest pollution level due to electricity consumption in the state, releasing 37,576,933.77 kilograms of CO2 gases.

Saluda County is the 990th largest producer of megawatt hours per capita out of 3230 counties in the nation, with a population of 19,008 and recent annual megawatt hour production of 152,699.

Saluda County residents are responsible for 1,976.9 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita per year, making them the 41st worst polluting county based on per capita pollution.

Within the last year, Saluda County has seen a 656.20% increase in generation of electricity from solar power, up from 20,193 megawatt hours per year to 152,699 megawatt hours per year.

The largest provider in Saluda County by number of customers is Dominion Energy.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    296,045 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    15.57 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    152,699 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    152,699 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    8.03 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    37,576,934 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    1,976.9 kg

Saluda, SC Electricity Overview

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Saluda's citizens are billed an average residential electricity rate of 14.51 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is higher than the state average price of 14.10 cents per kilowatt hour, it is lower than the national average of 16.01 cents. The US average monthly residential electric bill is $137.21, while the Saluda average is 11.36% more at $152.79 per month. Dominion Energy has an estimated 209 residential customers, more than all other vendors in the city.

Emitting 12,979,179.96 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Saluda is the 141st worst out of 475 cities in South Carolina for total pollution from electricity use. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per capita, which amounts to 4,082.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Saluda as the 36th highest polluting city in the state. The city has zero electricity generation plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Saluda

Saluda residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.189/kWh$0.048/kWh$254.27/mo.$65.51/mo.
393rd14.51¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Saluda
366th$152.79Average residential monthly electricity bill for Saluda Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Saluda, South Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Aiken Electric CooperativeBUNDLED14.61163.69641,27593,692,600
Dominion EnergyBUNDLED14.77147.678,166,0301,206,254,000

Ward, SC Electricity Overview

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Ward's citizens are billed an average residential electricity rate of 14.41 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is higher than the state average price of 14.10 cents per kilowatt hour, it is lower than the national average of 16.01 cents. Ward has the 404th largest population in the state, with 217 residents residing within its borders. Consumers in Ward are faced with 1.12 power outages each year with outages lasting on average 125.36 minutes.

Emitting 885,964.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Ward is the 397th worst out of 475 cities in South Carolina for total pollution from electricity use. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per capita, which amounts to 4,082.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Ward as the 184th highest polluting city in the state. The city has zero electricity generation plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ward

Ward residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.189/kWh$0.048/kWh$254.27/mo.$65.51/mo.
273rd14.41¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Ward
213th$141.89Average residential monthly electricity bill for Ward Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Ward, South Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Dominion EnergyBUNDLED14.77147.678,166,0301,206,254,000

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Electricity Production in Saluda County, South Carolina

Power Plants in Saluda County, South Carolina

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Beulah SolarBeulah Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Batesburg-Leesville SC Solar 138,735
Saluda Solar, LLCCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%)
Saluda County SC Solar 13,894
Saluda Solar IISaluda Solar II, LLC (100.00%)
Saluda County SC Solar 6,794

Saluda County, South Carolina Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Coming in as the 2375th worst ranked county in the nation, Saluda County releases 37,576,933.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. More telling of the county's emissions reality is the per resident CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 1,976.9 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in the county being the 41st highest county in the state for CO2 emissions per capita. Electricity producing plants in the county mainly use Solar, which makes up 100.00% of the fuel used for electricity production in the county. Saluda County is home to 3 power producing plants, which is the 25th highest number of plants within a county in South Carolina.

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Saluda County, South Carolina Net Metering

Roughly 100.00% of the electricity providers in Saluda County offer net metering to their customers. The state has above average net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other types of electricity generation more affordable.

Energy Loss

There are 3 electricity companies in Saluda County that report energy loss, including Dominion Energy, Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative, and Aiken Electric Cooperative. Combined, these 3 electricity providers average an annual energy loss of 4.09% of electricity produced. The nationwide average is 2.87%, meaning Saluda County ranks 986th best in the country for energy loss efficiency.

FAQ

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

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Dominion Energy28,333
2Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative17,065
3Aiken Electric Cooperative3,397
4Duke Energy Carolinas1,287

Which electricity company is the largest provider in Saluda County, South Carolina?

The largest electricity company in Saluda County, South Carolina by total customer count is Dominion Energy.

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

Saluda County, South Carolina has 4 electricity companies serving consumers in the area.

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

There are 3 active electricity plants located in Saluda County, South Carolina

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2024-03-21