Florence County, South Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Florence County, South Carolina Electricity Overview
With 136,721 residents living within the county and 396,988.02 megawatt hours produced per year, Florence County has a per capita production rate of 2.9 megawatt hours. The city is 917th largest megawatt hour per capita amount in the US.
The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Florence County is 14.61 cents. This is approximately 9.37% less than the national average rate of 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.
During the last 12 months, there has been a 14.86% drop in the use of non-renewable fuels for electricity production in Florence County.
Renewable electricity fuel types account for 91.12%, or 361,719.59 megawatt hours, of Florence County's total energy generation.
Florence County is ranked as the 14th highest generator of electricity in the state out of 46 counties for electricity production, generating 396,988.02 megawatt hours.
The average monthly residential electric bill in Florence County totals $172.05. In contrast, the national average bill is $138.02.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
2,156,791 MWh
Consumption per Capita
15.78 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
396,988 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
361,720 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
35,268 MWh
Production per Capita
2.9 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
636,866,594 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,658.15 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Florence
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Florence Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
15.64¢ per kWh
- 1.78% lower than last month
- 16.48% higher than April last year
- 4.97% higher than the South Carolina average
- 7.53% lower than the US average
- 387th in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank has increased by 7 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 207 since April last year
- 17,747th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,165 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 7,667 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
15.01¢ per kWh
- 1.24% higher than last month
- 13.93% higher than April last year
- 6.39% higher than the South Carolina average
- 6.93% lower than the US average
- 389th in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 202 since April last year
- 17,021st in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 642 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 7,744 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$128.94 per month
- 8.72% lower than last month
- 9.38% lower than April last year
- 12% higher than the South Carolina average
- 14.36% higher than the US average
- 400th in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank has increased by 9 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 10 since April last year
- 25,909th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,007 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,659 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$170.28 per month
- 0.65% lower than last month
- 11.96% higher than April last year
- 15.83% higher than the South Carolina average
- 25.13% higher than the US average
- 405th in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 193 since April last year
- 28,316th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 959 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 6,481 since April last year
Florence, SC Electricity Overview
On average, citizens of Florence are billed a residential electricity rate of 15.01 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.39% higher than the average South Carolina price of 14.10 cents and 6.93% below the nationwide average of 16.12 cents. The average residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $170.28 per month, while the state average is $148.54. Duke Energy Progress is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Emitting 163,692,059.99 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Florence is the 10th highest out of 475 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,111.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. There are no power producing facilities within Florence, so residents must depend on electricity produced outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Florence
Florence residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Florence, South Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 15.04 | 172.87 | 1,976,784.34 | 297,347,503 | |
| Pee Dee Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 11.41 | 132.88 | 397,691.69 | 45,391,430.86 |
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Lake City, SC Electricity Overview
On average, citizens of Lake City are billed a residential electricity rate of 15.21 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 7.86% higher than the average South Carolina price of 14.10 cents and 5.64% below the nationwide average of 16.12 cents. The average residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $174.47 per month, while the state average is $148.54. Duke Energy Progress is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Emitting 24,782,392.45 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Lake City is the 92nd highest out of 475 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,111.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. There are no power producing facilities within Lake City, so residents must depend on electricity produced outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lake City
Lake City residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lake City, South Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 15.04 | 172.87 | 1,976,784.34 | 297,347,503 | |
| Santee Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 14.93 | 182.72 | 510,781.53 | 76,281,921.04 |
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Timmonsville, SC Electricity Overview
On average, citizens of Timmonsville are billed a residential electricity rate of 14.99 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.28% higher than the average South Carolina price of 14.10 cents and 7.03% below the nationwide average of 16.12 cents. The average residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $170.11 per month, while the state average is $148.54. Duke Energy Progress is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Emitting 8,871,997.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Timmonsville is the 182nd highest out of 475 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,111.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. There are no power producing facilities within Timmonsville, so residents must depend on electricity produced outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Timmonsville
Timmonsville residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Timmonsville, South Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 15.04 | 172.87 | 1,976,784.34 | 297,347,503 | |
| Pee Dee Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 11.41 | 132.88 | 397,691.69 | 45,391,430.86 |
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Electricity Production in Florence County, South Carolina
Power Plants in Florence County, South Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Florence MillWestRock-Florence (100.00%) | Florence County | SC | Black Liquour | 396,988.02 | 178,237,910.34 | 448.98 |
Florence County, South Carolina Details
Electricity use in Florence County results in the release of 636,866,594.47 kilograms of CO2 pollution, which is 517th largest emissions amount in the nation out of 3230 counties. This total also results in a ranking of 10th highest in the state for pollution per capita. Approximately 51.63% of Florence County's electricity is generated using Black Liquour. Other fuels used include Wood/Wood Waste Solids at 39.48% and Natural Gas at 4.42%. Florence County is home to one power generation plant.
Providers In Each City in Florence County:
- Coward, South Carolina:
- Santee Electric Cooperative: 4.84%
- Duke Energy Progress: 95.16%
- Florence, South Carolina:
- Pee Dee Electric Cooperative: 6.49%
- Duke Energy Progress: 93.51%
- Johnsonville, South Carolina:
- Santee Electric Cooperative: 5.39%
- Duke Energy Progress: 94.61%
- Lake City, South Carolina:
- Santee Electric Cooperative: 16.10%
- Duke Energy Progress: 83.90%
- Olanta, South Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 100.00%
- Pamplico, South Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 97.44%
- Santee Electric Cooperative: 2.56%
- Quinby, South Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 100.00%
- Scranton, South Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 100.00%
- Timmonsville, South Carolina:
- Pee Dee Electric Cooperative: 6.91%
- Duke Energy Progress: 93.09%
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FAQ
How many power plants are located in Florence County, South Carolina?
Florence County, South Carolina is home to one active electricity plant generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Florence County, South Carolina?
The largest electricity provider in Florence County, South Carolina by total customer count is Duke Energy Progress.
Which electricity companies offer service in Florence County, South Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Progress | 8,734 |
| 2 | Santee Electric Cooperative | 6,169 |
| 3 | Pee Dee Electric Cooperative | 2,788 |
How many electric companies offer service in Florence County, South Carolina?
There are 3 electricity companies operating in Florence County, South Carolina.
