Marion County, South Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Marion County, South Carolina Electricity Overview
Over the last 12 months, Marion County has seen a 7.15% increase in generation of electricity from solar sources, up from 18,965 megawatt hours each year to 20,321 megawatt hours a year.
Marion County is the 21st largest producer of solar electricity by megawatt hours produced in South Carolina.
Emitting 117,713,602.41 kilograms of CO2 gases, Marion County has the 1614th highest pollution level from electricity use of any county in the United States and 28th worst in South Carolina.
Residents of Marion County are paying, on average, 15.21% less per kilowatt hour at home than the national average, at 13.63 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.07 cents per kilowatt hour.
Marion County is home to 29,585 residents and its power generation plants produce 20,321 megawatt hours of electricity each year, for a production per capita average of 0.69 megawatt hours per capita.
With a South Carolina average residential electricity bill of $148.63, Marion County residents, on average, pay about 7.20% more than other consumers per month for electricity.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
466,185 MWh
Consumption per Capita
15.76 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
20,321 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
20,321 MWh
Production per Capita
0.69 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
117,713,602 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,978.83 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Marion
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Marion Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for March, 2024
16.19¢ per kWh
- 3.79% higher than last month
- 2.54% higher than March last year
- 9.98% higher than the South Carolina average
- 4.87% lower than the US average
- 457th in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 11 since March last year
- 20,101st in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,057 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 464 since March last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
15.06¢ per kWh
- 0.22% higher than last month
- 13.69% higher than March last year
- 7.98% higher than the South Carolina average
- 9.29% lower than the US average
- 450th in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 204 since March last year
- 16,956th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has increased by 44 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 6,963 since March last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for March, 2024
$143.62 per month
- 20.57% lower than last month
- 21.96% higher than March last year
- 21.32% higher than the South Carolina average
- 19.37% higher than the US average
- 466th in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank has increased by 9 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 340 since March last year
- 25,623rd in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has increased by 3,989 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 10,963 since March last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$174.06 per month
- 1.25% higher than last month
- 16.78% higher than March last year
- 19.96% higher than the South Carolina average
- 28.88% higher than the US average
- 466th in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 207 since March last year
- 29,852nd in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 168 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 9,765 since March last year
Marion, SC Electricity Overview
Marion averages a residential electricity rate of 15.06 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 7.02% more than the state's average price of 14.07 cents, which ranks the city 450th best for average electricity price out of 475 cities in the state. The average residential power bill for a resident in the city is $174.06 per month. Duke Energy Progress sells an estimated 3,015.04 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than all other suppliers.
Marion residents average 4,160.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use. With total emissions of 26,924,613.56 kilograms, the city ranks 89th highest in South Carolina for total pollution from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. Within Marion, there are no power facilities. The citizens must depend on power imported from outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Marion
Marion residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Marion, South Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 14.88 | 174.07 | 2,011,354.9 | 299,276,509 |
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Mullins, SC Electricity Overview
Mullins averages a residential electricity rate of 15.06 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 7.02% more than the state's average price of 14.07 cents, which ranks the city 450th best for average electricity price out of 475 cities in the state. The average residential power bill for a resident in the city is $174.06 per month. Duke Energy Progress sells an estimated 2,035.28 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than all other suppliers.
Mullins residents average 4,160.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use. With total emissions of 16,923,567.36 kilograms, the city ranks 117th highest in South Carolina for total pollution from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. Within Mullins, there are no power facilities. The citizens must depend on power imported from outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Mullins
Mullins residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Mullins, South Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 14.88 | 174.07 | 2,011,354.9 | 299,276,509 |
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Centenary CDP, SC Electricity Overview
Centenary CDP averages a residential electricity rate of 15.06 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 7.02% more than the state's average price of 14.07 cents, which ranks the city 450th best for average electricity price out of 475 cities in the state. The average residential power bill for a resident in the city is $174.06 per month. Centenary CDP has the 330th largest population in South Carolina, with 546 citizens residing within its borders.
Centenary CDP residents average 4,160.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use. With total emissions of 2,271,452.26 kilograms, the city ranks 323rd highest in South Carolina for total pollution from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. Within Centenary CDP, there are no power facilities. The citizens must depend on power imported from outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Centenary CDP
Centenary CDP residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Centenary CDP, South Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 14.88 | 174.07 | 2,011,354.9 | 299,276,509 |
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Electricity Production in Marion County, South Carolina
Power Plants in Marion County, South Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cardinal Solar LLCCardinal Solar LLC (100.00%) | Marion County | SC | Solar | 16,639 | ||||
Jessamine SolarJessamine Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Marion County | SC | Solar | 3,682 |
Marion County, South Carolina Details
Marion County residents average 3,978.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption, which is sufficient to rank them 31st highest in the state out of 46 in this category. With total emissions of 117,713,602.41 kilograms, the county ranks 1614th highest in the United States for total pollution from electricity use. The county is home to 2 power generation plants, which is the 1114th most plants within a county out of the nation's 3230 counties. Marion County has about 100.00% of its electricity generated by Solar.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Marion County, South Carolina?
The largest electricity company in Marion County, South Carolina by total customer count is Duke Energy Progress.
How many electric companies offer service in Marion County, South Carolina?
Marion County, South Carolina is home to 2 electricity companies operating in the area.
Which electricity companies offer service in Marion County, South Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Progress | 9,788 |
| 2 | Pee Dee Electric Cooperative | 8,668 |
How many power plants are located within Marion County, South Carolina?
There are 2 electricity plants located in Marion County, South Carolina
