Sumter County, South Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Sumter County, South Carolina Electricity Overview
The largest electricity supplier in Sumter County by megawatt hours sold is Duke Energy Progress.
Sumter County is the 608th largest county by population in the US, with 104,012 citizens calling the county home.
Residents in Sumter County face an average of 1.08 outages lasting 102.33 minutes each year, compared to the nationwide averages of 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes each.
With a nationwide average residential electricity bill of $138.74, Sumter County residents, on average, pay about 19.64% more than the rest of the country per month for electricity.
Sumter County's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 13.35% lower than the US average, at 13.99 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.14 cents.
Releasing 428,107,930.81 kilograms of CO2 gases, Sumter County has the 16th highest pollution level from electricity consumption of any county in South Carolina.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,649,073 MWh
Consumption per Capita
15.85 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
428,107,931 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,115.95 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Sumter
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Sumter Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for May, 2024
13.93¢ per kWh
- 8.88% lower than last month
- 3.98% lower than May last year
- 0.97% lower than the South Carolina average
- 15.5% lower than the US average
- 342nd in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank has increased by 28 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 127 since May last year
- 9,838th in the US out of 31,747 cities
- The national rank has increased by 6,652 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 4,266 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.61¢ per kWh
- 0.33% lower than last month
- 9.19% higher than May last year
- 3.72% higher than the South Carolina average
- 9.52% lower than the US average
- 370th in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 184 since May last year
- 15,582nd in the US out of 31,747 cities
- The national rank has increased by 402 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 5,867 since May last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for May, 2024
$156.57 per month
- 21.31% higher than last month
- 2.85% lower than May last year
- 14% higher than the South Carolina average
- 26.05% higher than the US average
- 398th in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 3 since May last year
- 29,197th in the US out of 31,747 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 3,448 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 799 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$169.43 per month
- 0.23% lower than last month
- 8.38% higher than May last year
- 12.88% higher than the South Carolina average
- 23.92% higher than the US average
- 401st in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 115 since May last year
- 28,062nd in the US out of 31,747 cities
- The national rank has increased by 149 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,951 since May last year
Sumter, SC Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Sumter is around 14.61 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is higher than the state average price of 14.08 cents per kilowatt hour, it is less than the national average of 16.14 cents. The average residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $169.43 per month, while the national average is $138.74. The city is faced with an average of 1.08 power outages per consumer a year. These outages last an average of 110.31 minutes. In contrast, the nationwide average is 1.45 outages per customer and 171.11 minutes each outage.
Sumter is the 9th highest ranked city in the state out of 475 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city releasing 176,656,466.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per citizen in the city, which amounts to 4,115.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This calculation ranks Sumter as the 40th highest polluting city in the state. Within Sumter, there are no electricity plants. The citizens must depend on power imported from outside of the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sumter
Sumter residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Sumter, South Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black River Electric Cooperative SC | BUNDLED | 12.45 | 159.48 | 483,839.21 | 60,257,574.6 | |
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 14.99 | 172.08 | 1,975,677.05 | 296,125,872 |
Zips with electric coverage in Sumter, South Carolina include: 29150, 29154, 29153, 29040, 29152
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Dalzell CDP, SC Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Dalzell CDP is around 13.84 cents per kilowatt hour , which is lower than both the South Carolina and the national average rates of 14.08 and 16.14 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The average residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $165.97 per month, while the national average is $138.74. The city is faced with an average of 1.08 power outages per consumer a year. These outages last an average of 110.31 minutes. In contrast, the nationwide average is 1.45 outages per customer and 171.11 minutes each outage.
Dalzell CDP is the 134th highest ranked city in the state out of 475 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city releasing 13,660,829.73 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per citizen in the city, which amounts to 4,115.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This calculation ranks Dalzell CDP as the 40th highest polluting city in the state. Within Dalzell CDP, there are no electricity plants. The citizens must depend on power imported from outside of the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Dalzell CDP
Dalzell CDP residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Dalzell CDP, South Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black River Electric Cooperative SC | BUNDLED | 12.45 | 159.48 | 483,839.21 | 60,257,574.6 | |
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 14.99 | 172.08 | 1,975,677.05 | 296,125,872 |
Zips with electric coverage in Dalzell CDP, South Carolina include: 29153, 29040, 29128
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Cherryvale CDP, SC Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Cherryvale CDP is around 15.04 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is higher than the state average price of 14.08 cents per kilowatt hour, it is less than the national average of 16.14 cents. The average residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $171.39 per month, while the national average is $138.74. The city is faced with an average of 1.08 power outages per consumer a year. These outages last an average of 110.31 minutes. In contrast, the nationwide average is 1.45 outages per customer and 171.11 minutes each outage.
Cherryvale CDP is the 151st highest ranked city in the state out of 475 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city releasing 11,985,639.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per citizen in the city, which amounts to 4,115.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This calculation ranks Cherryvale CDP as the 40th highest polluting city in the state. Within Cherryvale CDP, there are no electricity plants. The citizens must depend on power imported from outside of the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Cherryvale CDP
Cherryvale CDP residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Cherryvale CDP, South Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black River Electric Cooperative SC | BUNDLED | 12.45 | 159.48 | 483,839.21 | 60,257,574.6 | |
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 14.99 | 172.08 | 1,975,677.05 | 296,125,872 |
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FAQ
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Sumter County, South Carolina?
By total customer count, Black River Electric Cooperative SC is the largest electricity company in Sumter County, South Carolina.
How many electric companies offer service in Sumter County, South Carolina?
There are 3 electricity providers offering service in Sumter County, South Carolina.
What electricity companies offer service in Sumter County, South Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Black River Electric Cooperative SC | 14,420 |
| 2 | Duke Energy Progress | 12,975 |
| 3 | Dominion Energy | 3,209 |
