Beaufort County, South Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Beaufort County, South Carolina Electricity Overview
The county is the 994th largest producer of electricity out of 3230 counties in the country, producing 100,793 megawatt hours.
The largest supplier in Beaufort County by megawatt hours sold is Dominion Energy.
Over 100.00% of Beaufort County's electricity generation comes from sustainable fuels, putting Beaufort County at 611th in the country for sustainable electricity generation.
Consumers in the county are faced with an average of 1.12 power outages per year, with an average of 125.36 minutes per outage.
When comparing annual CO2 emissions per capita, Beaufort County saw a 1.57% rise over the most recent 12 months.
The usage of renewable fuel types for electricity generation has fallen by 14.92% in Beaufort County in the previous year.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
3,097,778 MWh
Consumption per Capita
15.78 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
100,793 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
100,793 MWh
Production per Capita
0.51 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
781,054,997 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,977.45 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Hilton Head Island
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Hilton Head Island Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
14.2¢ per kWh
- 0.77% higher than last month
- 1.36% higher than April last year
- 4.66% lower than the South Carolina average
- 16.01% lower than the US average
- 161st in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 110 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 112 since April last year
- 10,947th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 820 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 3,220 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
13.33¢ per kWh
- 0.12% higher than last month
- 5.88% lower than April last year
- 5.51% lower than the South Carolina average
- 17.33% lower than the US average
- 153rd in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 131 since April last year
- 8,950th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 8 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 6,009 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$116.81 per month
- 4.88% lower than last month
- 3.73% lower than April last year
- 1.47% higher than the South Carolina average
- 3.61% higher than the US average
- 347th in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank has increased by 10 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 5 since April last year
- 20,679th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2,265 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,455 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$143.58 per month
- 0.26% lower than last month
- 7.74% lower than April last year
- 2.33% lower than the South Carolina average
- 5.51% higher than the US average
- 309th in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 24 since April last year
- 19,220th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 493 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 4,794 since April last year
Hilton Head Island, SC Electricity Overview
Hilton Head Island's average residential electricity price per kilowatt hour is 13.33 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully, this is 5.51% less than the state's average price of 14.10 cents. Palmetto Electric Cooperative has an estimated 6,605 residential customers, more than all other electricity providers in the city. Customers in the city deal with 1.12 electrical outages a year, with outages lasting about 125.36 minutes on average. The national averages for these data points are 1.27 outages at 137.24 minutes each.
Electricity providers suppliers who provide service in Hilton Head Island must rely on electricity produced in neighboring towns and rural areas, because zero power generation occurs within the city. Emitting 156,505,659.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions, the city ranks 11th worst out of 475 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. This total equates to 4,111.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, so the city ranks 13th highest in the state for pollution per capita.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hilton Head Island
Hilton Head Island residential electric rates are highest in December and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy | BUNDLED | 14.21 | 143.1 | 8,288,353 | 1,177,942,000 | |
| Palmetto Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 12.27 | 144.11 | 952,435.03 | 116,864,308 |
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Bluffton, SC Electricity Overview
Bluffton's average residential electricity price per kilowatt hour is 14.06 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully, this is 0.29% less than the state's average price of 14.10 cents. Dominion Energy has an estimated 3,342 residential customers, more than all other electricity providers in the city. Customers in the city deal with 1.12 electrical outages a year, with outages lasting about 125.36 minutes on average. The national averages for these data points are 1.27 outages at 137.24 minutes each.
Electricity providers suppliers who provide service in Bluffton must rely on electricity produced in neighboring towns and rural areas, because zero power generation occurs within the city. Emitting 113,453,036.15 kilograms of CO2 emissions, the city ranks 17th worst out of 475 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. This total equates to 4,111.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, so the city ranks 13th highest in the state for pollution per capita.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Bluffton
Bluffton residential electric rates are highest in December and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Bluffton, South Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy | BUNDLED | 14.21 | 143.1 | 8,288,353 | 1,177,942,000 | |
| Palmetto Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 12.27 | 144.11 | 952,435.03 | 116,864,308 |
Zips with electric coverage in Bluffton, South Carolina include: 29910, 29909, 29927
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Beaufort, SC Electricity Overview
Beaufort's average residential electricity price per kilowatt hour is 14.26 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 1.08% more than the state's average price of 14.10 cents. Dominion Energy has an estimated 1,565 residential customers, more than all other electricity providers in the city. Customers in the city deal with 1.12 electrical outages a year, with outages lasting about 125.36 minutes on average. The national averages for these data points are 1.27 outages at 137.24 minutes each.
Electricity providers suppliers who provide service in Beaufort must rely on electricity produced in neighboring towns and rural areas, because zero power generation occurs within the city. Emitting 53,030,537.52 kilograms of CO2 emissions, the city ranks 45th worst out of 475 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. This total equates to 4,111.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, so the city ranks 328th highest in the state for pollution per capita.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Beaufort
Beaufort residential electric rates are highest in December and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Beaufort, South Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy | BUNDLED | 14.21 | 143.1 | 8,288,353 | 1,177,942,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Beaufort, South Carolina include: 29906, 29902, 29907, 29940, 29935, 29904, 29941
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Electricity Production in Beaufort County, South Carolina
Power Plants in Beaufort County, South Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Seabrook SolarDominion Energy (100.00%) | Beaufort County | SC | Solar | 100,793 |
Beaufort County, South Carolina Details
Beaufort County has one power producing plant. The county emits 3,977.45 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the county from electricity use, which makes it the 2093rd worst polluting county out of 3230 counties in the US based on emissions per capita. A total of 781,054,996.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the county. Beaufort County's fuel of choice is Solar, with 100.00% of electricity production coming from this fuel type.
Providers In Each City in Beaufort County:
- Beaufort, South Carolina:
- Dominion Energy: 100.00%
- Bluffton, South Carolina:
- Dominion Energy: 89.73%
- Palmetto Electric Cooperative: 10.27%
- Hilton Head Island, South Carolina:
- Dominion Energy: 50.66%
- Palmetto Electric Cooperative: 49.34%
- Port Royal, South Carolina:
- Dominion Energy: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Beaufort County, South Carolina?
The largest electricity supplier in Beaufort County, South Carolina by megawatt hours sold is Dominion Energy.
What electricity companies offer service in Beaufort County, South Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dominion Energy | 33,755 |
| 2 | Palmetto Electric Cooperative | 13,476 |
How many electric companies offer service in Beaufort County, South Carolina?
There are 2 electricity suppliers operating in Beaufort County, South Carolina.
How many power plants are located within Beaufort County, South Carolina?
There is one power plant located in Beaufort County, South Carolina
