Union County, South Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Union County, South Carolina Electricity Overview

At an average residential rate of 13.76 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the nationwide average 15.90 cents per kilowatt hour, consumers in Union County enjoy a 13.49% discount from the nationwide average rate.

Emitting 111,887,254.96 kilograms of CO2 gases, Union County has the 31st worst pollution level due to electricity consumption of any county in South Carolina.

No electricity generation takes place in Union County, resulting in the county needing to import their electricity from outside of their borders.

The largest electricity company in Union County by number of customers is Duke Energy Carolinas.

Union County ranks 34th out of 46 counties in the state for total electricity usage, with its population using over 400,000 megawatt hours.

Citizens of Union County use enough electricity to release 4,097.53 kilograms of CO2 gases per capita, which is the 15th highest amount of pollution from electricity consumption for a county in South Carolina.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    423,176 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    15.5 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    111,887,255 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,097.53 kg

Union, SC Electricity Overview

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Residents of Union are charged an average residential electricity price of 13.45 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.56% lower than South Carolina's average price of 14.24 cents. This ranks the city 201st out of 475 cities in South Carolina for best average electricity rate. With an estimated 6,992 total residential customers, Union CIty Utilities is the largest provider in the city. The national average monthly residential electric bill is $137.36, while the Union average is 1.59% below at $135.17 per month.

Union residents average 4,097.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption. This results in a total emissions amount of 33,267,876.03 kilograms. The electricity consumed in Union has to be imported from neighboring cities or rural areas, since there are no power production plants in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Union

Union residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in May.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.138/kWh$0.111/kWh$197.08/mo.$91.58/mo.
201st13.45¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Union
171st$135.17Average residential monthly electricity bill for Union Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Union, South Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy CarolinasBUNDLED12.37126.116,720,929.63831,483,919
Lockhart Power CompanyBUNDLED14.24146.732661,046.338,692,946
Union CIty UtilitiesBUNDLED13.72132.6667,750.259,298,076.75

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Monarch Mill CDP, SC Electricity Overview

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Residents of Monarch Mill CDP are charged an average residential electricity price of 13.31 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.54% lower than South Carolina's average price of 14.24 cents. This ranks the city 189th out of 475 cities in South Carolina for best average electricity rate. With an estimated 439 total residential customers, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest provider in the city. The national average monthly residential electric bill is $137.36, while the Monarch Mill CDP average is 0.68% below at $136.42 per month.

Monarch Mill CDP residents average 4,097.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption. This results in a total emissions amount of 6,261,031.48 kilograms. The electricity consumed in Monarch Mill CDP has to be imported from neighboring cities or rural areas, since there are no power production plants in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Monarch Mill CDP

Monarch Mill CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in May.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.138/kWh$0.111/kWh$197.08/mo.$91.58/mo.
189th13.31¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Monarch Mill CDP
178th$136.42Average residential monthly electricity bill for Monarch Mill CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Monarch Mill CDP, South Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy CarolinasBUNDLED12.37126.116,720,929.63831,483,919
Lockhart Power CompanyBUNDLED14.24146.7361,046.338,692,946

Buffalo CDP, SC Electricity Overview

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Residents of Buffalo CDP are charged an average residential electricity price of 13.31 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.54% lower than South Carolina's average price of 14.24 cents. This ranks the city 189th out of 475 cities in South Carolina for best average electricity rate. With an estimated 315 total residential customers, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest provider in the city. The national average monthly residential electric bill is $137.36, while the Buffalo CDP average is 0.68% below at $136.42 per month.

Buffalo CDP residents average 4,097.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption. This results in a total emissions amount of 5,449,719.81 kilograms. The electricity consumed in Buffalo CDP has to be imported from neighboring cities or rural areas, since there are no power production plants in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Buffalo CDP

Buffalo CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in May.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.138/kWh$0.111/kWh$197.08/mo.$91.58/mo.
189th13.31¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Buffalo CDP
178th$136.42Average residential monthly electricity bill for Buffalo CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Buffalo CDP, South Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy CarolinasBUNDLED12.37126.116,720,929.63831,483,919
Lockhart Power CompanyBUNDLED14.24146.7361,046.338,692,946

Union County, South Carolina Details

Union County, South Carolina Net Metering

Companies offering net metering in Union County include Duke Energy Carolinas, Broad River Electric Cooperative, and Dominion Energy South Carolina has pretty good regulations in place for consumers who are interested in taking advantage of net metering with personal solar panels.

Energy Loss

The county has 4 electricity providers who are reporting energy loss. The average energy loss for these 4 providers is 4.67%. The United States average is 2.87%, resulting in Union County receiving a rank of 1584th best in the United States for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Union County:

  • Carlisle, South Carolina:
    • Lockhart Power Company: 50.00%
    • Dominion Energy: 50.00%
  • Jonesville, South Carolina:
    • Lockhart Power Company: 46.56%
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 46.56%
    • Broad River Electric Cooperative: 6.88%
  • Lockhart, South Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Union, South Carolina:
    • Lockhart Power Company: 33.35%
    • Union CIty Utilities: 33.30%
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 33.35%

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

FAQ

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

By total customer count, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity company in Union County, South Carolina.

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

There are 6 electricity providers offering service in Union County, South Carolina.

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

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Published: 2023-11-09