Lancaster County, South Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Lancaster County, South Carolina Electricity Overview
On average, Lancaster County residents are accountable for 4,111.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, making them the 1933rd highest polluting county based on per capita emissions.
Emitting 429,938,330.26 kilograms of CO2 gases, Lancaster County has the 689th worst pollution level from electricity use out of 3230 counties in the US.
The electricity consumed by customers in Lancaster County is produced outside of their borders as the county has no power generation plants.
The national average residential rate per kilowatt hour is 16.12 cents, while residents of Lancaster County enjoy an average rate that is 14.76% below that at 13.74 cents per kilowatt hour.
Lancaster County has a population of 104,577 citizens.
By megawatt hours sold, the largest supplier in Lancaster County is Duke Energy Carolinas.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,649,716 MWh
Consumption per Capita
15.78 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
429,938,330 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,111.21 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Lancaster
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Lancaster Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
13.96¢ per kWh
- 1.32% lower than last month
- 6.91% higher than April last year
- 6.3% lower than the South Carolina average
- 17.46% lower than the US average
- 136th in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 4 since April last year
- 9,587th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,429 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,372 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
13.05¢ per kWh
- 0.58% higher than last month
- 7.81% higher than April last year
- 7.48% lower than the South Carolina average
- 19.06% lower than the US average
- 128th in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 26 since April last year
- 7,765th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 287 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,609 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$107.6 per month
- 6.1% lower than last month
- 11.57% higher than April last year
- 6.54% lower than the South Carolina average
- 4.57% lower than the US average
- 146th in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank has increased by 127 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 33 since April last year
- 14,745th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 141 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,150 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$133.2 per month
- 0.7% higher than last month
- 5.35% higher than April last year
- 9.39% lower than the South Carolina average
- 2.11% lower than the US average
- 132nd in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 20 since April last year
- 14,639th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 191 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,915 since April last year
Lancaster, SC Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 13.05 cents per kilowatt hour for customers in Lancaster, which is 7.48% below the average state price of 14.10 cents and 19.06% below the nationwide average of 16.12 cents. Selling an estimated 17,244.96 megawatt hours, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity provider in the city. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a citizen in the city is $133.2 per month, while the state average is $148.54. Consumers in the city have a 10.32% markdown compared to other citizens of South Carolina.
All of the electricity sold in Lancaster has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, as there are no electricity generation plants within its borders. Approximately 34,900,087.84 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city from electricity consumption each year. Averaging 4,111.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 328th highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity use.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lancaster
Lancaster residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lancaster, South Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.92 | 133.2 | 6,915,248.63 | 893,768,186 |
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Springdale CDP, SC Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 13.05 cents per kilowatt hour for customers in Springdale CDP, which is 7.48% below the average state price of 14.10 cents and 19.06% below the nationwide average of 16.12 cents. Selling an estimated 10,993.85 megawatt hours, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity provider in the city. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a citizen in the city is $133.2 per month, while the state average is $148.54. Consumers in the city have a 10.32% markdown compared to other citizens of South Carolina.
All of the electricity sold in Springdale CDP has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, as there are no electricity generation plants within its borders. Approximately 10,660,375.52 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city from electricity consumption each year. Averaging 4,111.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 328th highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity use.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Springdale CDP
Springdale CDP residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Springdale CDP, South Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.92 | 133.2 | 6,915,248.63 | 893,768,186 |
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Kershaw, SC Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 14.34 cents per kilowatt hour for customers in Kershaw, which is 1.64% above the average state price of 14.10 cents and 11.08% below the nationwide average of 16.12 cents. Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity provider in the city based on residential customer count.
All of the electricity sold in Kershaw has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, as there are no electricity generation plants within its borders. Approximately 9,246,118.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city from electricity consumption each year. Averaging 4,111.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 328th highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity use.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Kershaw
Kershaw residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Kershaw, South Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.92 | 133.2 | 6,915,248.63 | 893,768,186 | |
| Lynches River Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 15.54 | 161.1 | 258,013.66 | 40,083,115.49 |
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FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Lancaster County, South Carolina?
By total customer count, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity provider in Lancaster County, South Carolina.
Which electricity companies offer service in Lancaster County, South Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Carolinas | 45,073 |
| 2 | Lynches River Electric Cooperative | 6,525 |
| 3 | York Electric Cooperative | 3,289 |
How many electric companies offer service in Lancaster County, South Carolina?
Lancaster County, South Carolina is home to 3 electricity companies operating in the area.
