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Laurens County, South Carolina Electricity Overview

Laurens County is 39th in South Carolina rankings for total megawatt hours generated from sustainable energy, with 3,522 megawatt hours generated from renewable fuel types.

Laurens County ranks as the 20th worst pollution level due to electricity consumption out of 46 counties in South Carolina, emitting 281,816,032.11 kilograms of CO2 gases.

Laurens County ranks 20th out of 46 counties in the state for total electricity consumption, with its residents using over 1,000,000 megawatt hours.

Residents of the county use roughly 30407.63% of the electricity that the county produces.

The US national average residential price per kilowatt hour sits at 16.07 cents, while residents of Laurens County benefit from an average rate that is 16.52% below that at 13.42 cents per kilowatt hour.

Averaging generation of 0.05 megawatt hours per resident per year, Laurens County ranks 42 out of 46 counties in South Carolina for production per capita.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,070,957 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    15.76 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    3,522 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    3,522 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.05 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    281,816,032 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,146.49 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Laurens

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Laurens Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for March, 2024

14.5¢ per kWh

  • 3.11% higher than last month
  • 6.02% higher than March last year
  • 1.49% lower than the South Carolina average
  • 14.79% lower than the US average
  • 174th in the state out of 475 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 28 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 5 since March last year
  • 14,557th in the US out of 31,812 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 165 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,306 since March last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

13.68¢ per kWh

  • 0.5% higher than last month
  • 0.1% higher than March last year
  • 1.88% lower than the South Carolina average
  • 17.57% lower than the US average
  • 183rd in the state out of 475 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 87 since March last year
  • 10,711th in the US out of 31,812 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 718 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,086 since March last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for March, 2024

$95.88 per month

  • 13.84% lower than last month
  • 2.67% lower than March last year
  • 19.01% lower than the South Carolina average
  • 20.31% lower than the US average
  • 27th in the state out of 475 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since March last year
  • 6,367th in the US out of 31,812 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2,265 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 942 since March last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$116.92 per month

  • 0.19% lower than last month
  • 1.72% lower than March last year
  • 19.42% lower than the South Carolina average
  • 13.43% lower than the US average
  • 24th in the state out of 475 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since March last year
  • 8,597th in the US out of 31,812 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 270 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 945 since March last year

Laurens, SC Electricity Overview

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Residents of Laurens are charged an average residential electricity price of 13.68 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.75% less than South Carolina's average price of 14.07 cents and 14.88% less than the national average of 16.07 cents. Selling an estimated 93,692.03 megawatt hours per year, Laurens Commission of Public Works is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The nationwide average monthly residential electricity bill is $137.93, while the Laurens average is 15.23% less at $116.92 per month.

Coming in as the 64th worst ranked city out of 475 cities in the state, Laurens emits 38,485,723.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use per year. This total results in 4,160.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the city ranks 237th worst in South Carolina for pollution per capita from electricity use. In Laurens, there are no electricity producing facilities. The inhabitants must rely on power imported from outside of the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Laurens

Laurens residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.145/kWh$0.111/kWh$174.36/mo.$85.29/mo.
183rd13.68¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Laurens
24th$116.92Average residential monthly electricity bill for Laurens Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Laurens, South Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy CarolinasBUNDLED12.87132.346,886,212.49886,043,384
Laurens Commission of Public WorksBUNDLED13.80113.0444,614.956,154,826.61

Clinton, SC Electricity Overview

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Residents of Clinton are charged an average residential electricity price of 18.10 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 28.70% more than South Carolina's average price of 14.07 cents and 12.65% more than the national average of 16.07 cents. Clinton Electric Company is the largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold.

Coming in as the 74th worst ranked city out of 475 cities in the state, Clinton emits 32,253,790 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use per year. This total results in 4,160.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the city ranks 237th worst in South Carolina for pollution per capita from electricity use. In Clinton, there are no electricity producing facilities. The inhabitants must rely on power imported from outside of the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Clinton

Clinton residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.192/kWh$0.137/kWh$206.30/mo.$99.26/mo.
474th18.10¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Clinton
323rd$145.46Average residential monthly electricity bill for Clinton Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Clinton, South Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Clinton Electric CompanyBUNDLED18.80147.0132,954.066,195,943.58
Duke Energy CarolinasBUNDLED12.87132.346,886,212.49886,043,384
Laurens Electric CooperativeBUNDLED14.32150.88706,653.43101,220,218.53

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Watts Mills CDP, SC Electricity Overview

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Residents of Watts Mills CDP are charged an average residential electricity price of 13.11 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.80% less than South Carolina's average price of 14.07 cents and 18.43% less than the national average of 16.07 cents. Selling an estimated 4,975.69 megawatt hours per year, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The nationwide average monthly residential electricity bill is $137.93, while the Watts Mills CDP average is 6.25% less at $129.31 per month.

Coming in as the 182nd worst ranked city out of 475 cities in the state, Watts Mills CDP emits 8,973,484.46 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use per year. This total results in 4,160.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the city ranks 10th worst in South Carolina for pollution per capita from electricity use. In Watts Mills CDP, there are no electricity producing facilities. The inhabitants must rely on power imported from outside of the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Watts Mills CDP

Watts Mills CDP residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.145/kWh$0.106/kWh$178.79/mo.$74.49/mo.
142nd13.11¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Watts Mills CDP
35th$129.31Average residential monthly electricity bill for Watts Mills CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Watts Mills CDP, South Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy CarolinasBUNDLED12.87132.346,886,212.49886,043,384
Laurens Commission of Public WorksBUNDLED13.80113.0444,614.956,154,826.61

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Electricity Production in Laurens County, South Carolina

Power Plants in Laurens County, South Carolina

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Boyds Mill HydroNorthbrook Carolina Hydro LLC (100.00%)
Laurens County SC Conventional Hydroelectric 3,522

Laurens County, South Carolina Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Laurens County is the 20th worst ranked county in the state out of 46 when it comes to total pollution from electricity use, with the county releasing 281,816,032.11 kilograms of CO2 emissions each year. Averaging 4,146.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the county ranks 1826th highest for pollution per capita from electricity use. There is one power plant in the county. Laurens County has around 100.00% of its electricity produced by Conventional Hydroelectric.

CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
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100.00%

Laurens County, South Carolina Net Metering

Out of the 4 suppliers in Laurens County, 100.00% of them offer net metering to their consumers. The state has pretty good net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other alternative types of electricity generation more attractive.

Energy Loss

In Laurens County one company reports energy loss, Laurens Electric Cooperative. They average an annual energy loss of 5.40%. With a nationwide average energy loss of 2.87%, Laurens County is ranked as the 2161st best county in the country for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Laurens County:

  • Clinton, South Carolina:
    • Clinton Electric Company: 86.02%
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 11.08%
    • Laurens Electric Cooperative: 2.89%
  • Cross Hill, South Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Gray Court, South Carolina:
    • Laurens Electric Cooperative: 10.10%
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 89.90%
  • Laurens, South Carolina:
    • Laurens Commission of Public Works: 79.72%
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 20.28%
  • Ware Shoals, South Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 93.46%
    • Little River Electric Cooperative: 6.54%
  • Waterloo, South Carolina:
    • Laurens Electric Cooperative: 4.00%
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 96.00%

* 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 Laurens County, South Carolina?

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

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

There are 4 electricity companies serving customers in Laurens County, South Carolina.

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

There is one active electricity plant located in Laurens County, South Carolina

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

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Duke Energy Carolinas58,777
2Laurens Electric Cooperative33,868
3Laurens Commission of Public Works5,902
4Clinton Electric Company4,205

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2024-05-29