Cherokee County, South Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Cherokee County, South Carolina Electricity Overview
Residents of Cherokee County use enough electricity to emit 5,982.86 kilograms of CO2 gases per capita, compared to the state average of 4,111.21.
When calculating by customer count, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest provider in Cherokee County.
Renewable electricity fuel sources account for 0.32%, or 1,108 megawatt hours, of Cherokee County's total energy generation.
In Cherokee County, 342,152 megawatt hours of electricity are generated from non-renewable sources. Cherokee County is 14th in South Carolina out of 46 counties for total electricity generation from non-renewable fuel sources.
Cherokee County is the 935th most populated county in the United States, with 56,204 residents .
Cherokee County has experienced a 11.00% decline during the last year in the usage of renewable fuels for electricity production.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
886,625 MWh
Consumption per Capita
15.78 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
343,260 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
1,108 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
342,152 MWh
Production per Capita
6.11 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
336,260,549 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
5,982.86 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Gaffney
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Gaffney Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
12.74¢ per kWh
- 0.07% higher than last month
- 4.28% higher than April last year
- 14.48% lower than the South Carolina average
- 24.66% lower than the US average
- 22nd in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since April last year
- 5,433rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,008 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 569 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
12.12¢ per kWh
- 0.36% higher than last month
- 1.18% lower than April last year
- 14.05% lower than the South Carolina average
- 24.81% lower than the US average
- 21st in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 102 since April last year
- 4,888th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 4 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,089 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$88.11 per month
- 4% lower than last month
- 0.15% higher than April last year
- 23.46% lower than the South Carolina average
- 21.85% lower than the US average
- 22nd in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 5,613th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 312 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,520 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$113.53 per month
- 0.01% higher than last month
- 3.52% lower than April last year
- 22.77% lower than the South Carolina average
- 16.57% lower than the US average
- 22nd in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 7,070th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 202 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,802 since April last year
Gaffney, SC Electricity Overview
On average, Gaffney's residents spend 12.12 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 14.05% less than the average South Carolina price of 14.10 cents and 24.81% less than the national average of 16.12 cents. Gaffney Electric is the largest vendor in the city based on total residential customers. Customers in Gaffney deal with 0.87 power outages each year with outages lasting on average 82.16 minutes.
Emitting 51,636,836.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Gaffney ranks 49th worst out of 475 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,111.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity consumed in Gaffney has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, since there are no electricity production sources within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Gaffney
Gaffney residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Gaffney, South Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.92 | 133.2 | 6,915,248.63 | 893,768,186 | |
| Gaffney Electric | BUNDLED | 12.02 | 112.87 | 69,940.96 | 8,410,368.45 |
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East Gaffney CDP, SC Electricity Overview
On average, East Gaffney CDP's residents spend 12.49 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 11.41% less than the average South Carolina price of 14.10 cents and 22.50% less than the national average of 16.12 cents. Gaffney Electric is the largest vendor in the city based on total residential customers. Customers in East Gaffney CDP deal with 0.87 power outages each year with outages lasting on average 82.16 minutes.
Emitting 11,400,393.87 kilograms of CO2 emissions, East Gaffney CDP ranks 159th worst out of 475 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,111.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity consumed in East Gaffney CDP has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, since there are no electricity production sources within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in East Gaffney CDP
East Gaffney CDP residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in East Gaffney CDP, South Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.92 | 133.2 | 6,915,248.63 | 893,768,186 | |
| Gaffney Electric | BUNDLED | 12.02 | 112.87 | 69,940.96 | 8,410,368.45 |
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Blacksburg, SC Electricity Overview
On average, Blacksburg's residents spend 13.12 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 7.00% less than the average South Carolina price of 14.10 cents and 18.64% less than the national average of 16.12 cents. With an estimated 154 residential customers, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest provider in the city. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $134.04 per month, while the South Carolina average is $148.54. Customers in the city enjoy a 9.76% markdown compared to other citizens of the state.
Emitting 9,825,799.26 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Blacksburg ranks 174th worst out of 475 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,111.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity consumed in Blacksburg has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, since there are no electricity production sources within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Blacksburg
Blacksburg residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Blacksburg, South Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broad River Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 15.37 | 162.55 | 281,714.38 | 43,300,816.17 | |
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.92 | 133.2 | 6,915,248.63 | 893,768,186 |
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Electricity Production in Cherokee County, South Carolina
Power Plants in Cherokee County, South Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broad River Energy CenterBroad River Energy LLC (100.00%) | Cherokee County | SC | Natural Gas | 342,152 | 194,652,155.43 | 568.91 | ||
Cherokee FallsEnel Green Power (100.00%) | Cherokee County | SC | Conventional Hydroelectric | 1,108 |
Cherokee County, South Carolina Details
Electricity use in Cherokee County results in the release of 336,260,549.48 kilograms of CO2 pollution a year, which is 832nd highest amount in the United States out of 3230 counties and 18th highest in South Carolina out of 46 counties. Averaging 5,982.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the county ranks 910th worst for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. About 99.56% of electricity in Cherokee County comes from generation using Natural Gas. Also used is Conventional Hydroelectric at 0.32% and Distillate Fuel Oil at 0.12%. Cherokee County has 2 electricity generation plants, which is 331st most in the US.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Cherokee County, South Carolina?
By total megawatt hours sold, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity supplier in Cherokee County, South Carolina.
How many power plants are in Cherokee County, South Carolina?
Cherokee County, South Carolina is home to 2 power plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
How many electric companies offer service in Cherokee County, South Carolina?
There are 5 electricity suppliers offering service in Cherokee County, South Carolina.
Which electricity companies offer service in Cherokee County, South Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Carolinas | 32,606 |
| 2 | Broad River Electric Cooperative | 8,687 |
| 3 | Gaffney Electric | 7,524 |
| 4 | York Electric Cooperative | 956 |
| 5 | Lockhart Power Company | 789 |
