Georgetown County, South Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Georgetown County, South Carolina Electricity Overview
Over 12.37% of Georgetown County's electricity generation comes from sustainable fuel sources, ranking Georgetown County at 3rd in South Carolina for sustainable electricity generation.
Electric production facilities in Georgetown County saw a 38.84% increase in the burning of non-renewable fuels in the past year, which is a disappointing trend.
Georgetown County is the 23rd largest county by population in the state, with 62,992 residents living within its borders.
The use of natural gas in Georgetown County yields a total of 47,018.41 megawatts of electricity, propelling this county into its ranking of 9th out of 46 counties in South Carolina.
Georgetown County's average residential electricity rate is 12.95 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 19.69% below the US average price of 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.
When calculating by total customers, Santee Cooper is the largest provider in Georgetown County.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
993,707 MWh
Consumption per Capita
15.78 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
3,466,421 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
428,923 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
3,037,498 MWh
Production per Capita
55.03 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
985,481,092 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
15,644.54 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Litchfield Beach CDP
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Litchfield Beach CDP Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
11.83¢ per kWh
- 1.38% higher than last month
- 7.27% higher than April last year
- 20.6% lower than the South Carolina average
- 30.05% lower than the US average
- 11th 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
- 3,645th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 272 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 120 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
11.39¢ per kWh
- 0.59% higher than last month
- 0.92% higher than April last year
- 19.25% lower than the South Carolina average
- 29.36% lower than the US average
- 11th 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
- 2,929th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 17 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 412 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$77.49 per month
- 1.86% higher than last month
- 4.74% lower than April last year
- 32.69% lower than the South Carolina average
- 31.27% lower than the US average
- 11th in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 3 since April last year
- 2,500th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 635 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,463 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$106.69 per month
- 0.3% lower than last month
- 1.22% lower than April last year
- 27.43% lower than the South Carolina average
- 21.6% lower than the US average
- 15th in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since April last year
- 4,938th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 132 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 277 since April last year
Litchfield Beach CDP, SC Electricity Overview
On average, residents who call Litchfield Beach CDP home are billed a residential electricity price of 11.39 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 19.25% lower than the average state rate of 14.10 cents. Selling an estimated 259,005.56 megawatt hours per year, Santee Cooper is the largest provider in the city. The average residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $106.69 per month, while the national average is $138.02. Customers in Litchfield Beach CDP have a 28.18% reduction compared to other citizens in the country.
Litchfield Beach CDP is the 68th highest ranked city in the state out of 475 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 35,603,105.27 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More importantly, the city averages 4,111.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 13th worst in the state in this category. All of the 136,612.61 megawatt hours of electricity used in Litchfield Beach CDP must be sourced from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Litchfield Beach CDP
Litchfield Beach CDP residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Litchfield Beach CDP, South Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santee Cooper | BUNDLED | 11.41 | 106.45 | 2,021,673.45 | 230,623,162 |
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Georgetown, SC Electricity Overview
On average, residents who call Georgetown home are billed a residential electricity price of 10.33 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 26.77% lower than the average state rate of 14.10 cents. Selling an estimated 119,956.58 megawatt hours per year, Georgetown, South Carolina Electric Utility is the largest provider in the city. The average residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $102.57 per month, while the national average is $138.02. Customers in Georgetown have a 30.95% reduction compared to other citizens in the country.
Georgetown is the 70th highest ranked city in the state out of 475 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 34,678,082.33 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More importantly, the city averages 4,111.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 13th worst in the state in this category. All of the 133,063.21 megawatt hours of electricity used in Georgetown must be sourced from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Georgetown
Georgetown residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Georgetown, South Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 15.04 | 172.87 | 1,976,784.34 | 297,347,503 | |
| Georgetown, South Carolina Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 9.39 | 89.71 | 47,532.4 | 4,463,324.41 | |
| Santee Cooper | BUNDLED | 11.41 | 106.45 | 2,021,673.45 | 230,623,162 | |
| Santee Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 14.93 | 182.72 | 510,781.53 | 76,281,921.04 |
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Andrews, SC Electricity Overview
On average, residents who call Andrews home are billed a residential electricity price of 15.25 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 8.12% higher than the average state rate of 14.10 cents. Selling an estimated 1,465.75 megawatt hours per year, Duke Energy Progress is the largest provider in the city. The average residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $172.87 per month.
Andrews is the 162nd highest ranked city in the state out of 475 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 11,186,610.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More importantly, the city averages 4,111.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 13th worst in the state in this category. All of the 42,924.12 megawatt hours of electricity used in Andrews must be sourced from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Andrews
Andrews residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Andrews, South Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 15.04 | 172.87 | 1,976,784.34 | 297,347,503 |
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Electricity Production in Georgetown County, South Carolina
Power Plants in Georgetown County, South Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WinyahSantee Cooper (100.00%) | Georgetown County | SC | Coal | 2,987,801 | 3,147,155,947.22 | 1,053.34 | 12/2028 | |
International Paper Georgetown MillInternational Paper (100.00%) | Georgetown County | SC | Black Liquour | 478,620 | 290,570,392.83 | 607.1 |
Georgetown County, South Carolina Details
Georgetown County's primary fuel is Coal, with 85.71% of electricity production using this fuel source. Black Liquour and Wood/Wood Waste Solids are also primary fuel sources in the county, with 7.96% and 3.11% of total electricity generation being produced from each type, respectively. For every citizen in the county there are 15,644.54 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. This ranks them 148th highest in the country for emissions per capita. Total emissions in the county are 985,481,092.26 kilograms, which is the 345th highest total amount of pollution for a county in the United States. Georgetown County has 2 power plants within its borders. This is the 331st most plants within a single county.
Providers In Each City in Georgetown County:
- Andrews, South Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 100.00%
- Georgetown, South Carolina:
- Santee Cooper: 5.54%
- Georgetown, South Carolina Electric Utility: 80.84%
- Duke Energy Progress: 7.73%
- Santee Electric Cooperative: 5.89%
- Pawleys Island, South Carolina:
- Santee Cooper: 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 provider in Georgetown County, South Carolina?
By total revenue, Santee Cooper is the largest electricity supplier in Georgetown County, South Carolina.
How many electric companies offer service in Georgetown County, South Carolina?
There are 4 electricity suppliers operating in Georgetown County, South Carolina.
How many power plants are in Georgetown County, South Carolina?
There are 2 electricity plants in Georgetown County, South Carolina
Which electricity companies offer service in Georgetown County, South Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santee Cooper | 398,812 |
| 2 | Santee Electric Cooperative | 14,247 |
| 3 | Georgetown, South Carolina Electric Utility | 5,860 |
| 4 | Duke Energy Progress | 371 |
