Spartanburg County, SC: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Spartanburg County, South Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Spartanburg County, South Carolina Electricity Overview

With 42,811.74 megawatt generated from solar power and 345,831 citizens in Spartanburg County, the county averages 0.12 megawatt hours produced from solar per capita, which gives it a ranking of 24th in South Carolina out of 46 counties.

Spartanburg County generates 2,720.98 megawatt hours from natural gas, which is enough to rank them 16th in South Carolina out of 46 counties for natural gas production.

Emitting 1,410,673,794.33 kilograms of CO2 gases, Spartanburg County has the 234th worst pollution level due to electricity use of any county in the nation and 6th worst in the state.

Renewable electricity fuels account for 96.71%, or 81,635.76 megawatt hours, of Spartanburg County's total energy production.

Spartanburg County's ability to provide 10,763 megawatts of electricity through the use of hydroelectric energy sources, has given rise to its ranking of 460th highest hydroelectric energy producing county in the country out of 3230 counties.

Spartanburg County is the 1423rd highest producer of electricity in the US out of 3230 counties, producing 84,408.74 megawatt hours.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    5,386,238 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    15.57 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    84,409 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    81,636 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    2,773 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.24 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    1,410,673,794 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,079.08 kg

Spartanburg, SC Electricity Overview

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Spartanburg's citizens are billed an average residential electricity rate of 12.67 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 39th out of 475 cities in the state. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Duke Energy Carolinas. Consumers in the city pay an average monthly residential power bill of $128.14. This is 12.56% below the state average of $146.55.

Spartanburg emits 4,030.69 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city from electricity use, which makes it the 454th worst polluting city out of 475 cities in South Carolina based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 153,125,982.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, making the city 12th highest for total emissions in the state. Around 100.00% of electricity in Spartanburg comes from production using Solar. Spartanburg has the 2nd most power plants of any city in the state, with 2 total plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Spartanburg

Spartanburg residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.134/kWh$0.102/kWh$179.84/mo.$71.56/mo.
39th12.67¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Spartanburg
27th$128.14Average residential monthly electricity bill for Spartanburg Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Spartanburg, South Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy CarolinasBUNDLED12.55126.926,711,930.66842,292,516

Zips with electric coverage in Spartanburg, South Carolina include: 29301, 29303, 29307, 29302, 29306, 29369, 29376, 29333

Boiling Springs CDP, SC Electricity Overview

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Boiling Springs CDP's citizens are billed an average residential electricity rate of 12.85 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 139th out of 475 cities in the state. Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a citizen in the city is $130.92 per month.

Boiling Springs CDP emits 4,082.79 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city from electricity use, which makes it the 184th worst polluting city out of 475 cities in South Carolina based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total pollution of Boiling Springs CDP from electricity consumption is 43,240,797.42 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 56th highest in South Carolina. The city has zero electricity generation plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Boiling Springs CDP

Boiling Springs CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.134/kWh$0.102/kWh$179.84/mo.$71.56/mo.
139th12.85¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Boiling Springs CDP
147th$130.92Average residential monthly electricity bill for Boiling Springs CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Boiling Springs CDP, South Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Broad River Electric CooperativeBUNDLED14.83161.43290,15743,020,900
Duke Energy CarolinasBUNDLED12.55126.926,711,930.66842,292,516

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Valley Falls CDP, SC Electricity Overview

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Valley Falls CDP's citizens are billed an average residential electricity rate of 12.67 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 39th out of 475 cities in the state. Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a citizen in the city is $128.14 per month.

Valley Falls CDP emits 4,082.79 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city from electricity use, which makes it the 184th worst polluting city out of 475 cities in South Carolina based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total pollution of Valley Falls CDP from electricity consumption is 30,959,774.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 77th highest in South Carolina. The city has zero electricity generation plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Valley Falls CDP

Valley Falls CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.134/kWh$0.102/kWh$179.84/mo.$71.56/mo.
39th12.67¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Valley Falls CDP
27th$128.14Average residential monthly electricity bill for Valley Falls CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Valley Falls CDP, South Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy CarolinasBUNDLED12.55126.926,711,930.66842,292,516

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Electricity Production in Spartanburg County, South Carolina

Power Plants in Spartanburg County, South Carolina

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
BMW Manufacturing CoBMW Manufacturing Co LLC (100.00%)
Spartanburg County SC Landfill Gas 30,55220,595,123.46674.1
Pinson Solar FarmAlchemy Renewable Energy (100.00%)
Spartanburg County SC Solar 16,891
Limelight Solar III, LLCLimelight Solar III, LLC (100.00%)
Spartanburg SC Solar 7,549.74
Pacolet SC Conventional Hydroelectric 4,839
Atood IICypress Creek Renewables (100.00%)
Spartanburg County SC Solar 4,201
Clifton Dam 3 Power StationConverse Energy Inc (100.00%)
Converse CDP SC Conventional Hydroelectric 3,954
AGA TAG Solar III LLCAGA TAG Solar III LLC (100.00%)
Spartanburg County SC Solar 3,890
Limelight Solar I, LLC
Spartanburg SC Solar 3,851.1
Ballenger Road Solar ARPSC Solar 5, LLC (100.00%)
Inman Mills CDP SC Solar 3,768
ATOOD Solar III LLCATOOD Solar III LLC (100.00%)
Spartanburg County SC Solar 3,492
Limelight Solar II LLCLimelight Solar II LLC (100.00%)
Spartanburg County SC Solar 3,020
Spartanburg Water SystemSpartanburg Commissioners PW (100.00%)
Spartanburg County SC Conventional Hydroelectric 1,89268,674.9436.3
Wellford Renewable Energy PlantLockhart Power Company (100.00%)
Spartanburg County SC Landfill Gas 230122,000.01530.43
Pacolet Diesel Generation FacilityLockhart Power Company (100.00%)
Spartanburg County SC Distillate Fuel Oil -5651,709.93-923.39

Spartanburg County, South Carolina Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Releasing 1,410,673,794.33 kilograms of CO2 emissions each year, Spartanburg County ranks 6th highest out of 46 counties in South Carolina for total pollution from electricity use. Additionally, the county ranks 1806th worst in the US in emissions per citizen, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. Around 50.72% of Spartanburg County's electricity is produced using Solar. Taken together with Landfill Gas (33.24%) and Conventional Hydroelectric (12.75%), these three fuel types account for 81,635.76 megawatt hours (or 96.71%) of the electricity production in the county. Spartanburg County is home to 14 power plants, which is highest in the state.

SOLAR
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
50.72%
LANDFILL GAS
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
33.24%
CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
12.75%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
3.22%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.06%

Spartanburg County, South Carolina Net Metering

Spartanburg County has 4 out of 5 companies reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. Citizens of South Carolina have pretty good net metering regulations that encourage the installation of solar panels.

Energy Loss

The county has 4 companies who report energy loss. The average energy loss amount for these providers is 5.06%. The United States average is 2.87%, resulting in Spartanburg County receiving a rank of 1905th best in the country for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Spartanburg County:

  • Campobello, South Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Central Pacolet, South Carolina:
    • Lockhart Power Company: 50.00%
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 50.00%
  • Chesnee, South Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Cowpens, South Carolina:
    • Broad River Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 50.00%
  • Duncan, South Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Inman, South Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Landrum, South Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Lyman, South Carolina:
    • Broad River Electric Cooperative: 5.16%
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 94.84%
  • Pacolet, South Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 58.00%
    • Lockhart Power Company: 42.00%
  • Reidville, South Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Spartanburg, South Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Wellford, South Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 96.82%
    • Broad River Electric Cooperative: 3.18%
  • Woodruff, South Carolina:
    • Laurens Electric Cooperative: 11.34%
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 88.66%

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

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest provider in Spartanburg County, South Carolina?

By total revenue, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity company in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.

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

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Duke Energy Carolinas64,669
2Laurens Electric Cooperative15,881
3Greer CPW10,323
4Broad River Electric Cooperative3,372
5Lockhart Power Company805

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

There are 14 power plants in Spartanburg County, South Carolina

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

Spartanburg County, South Carolina is home to 5 electricity providers serving customers in the area.

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2024-03-21