Newberry County, South Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Newberry County, South Carolina Electricity Overview
At an average residential rate of 14.24 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, residents of Newberry County enjoy a 11.69% discount from the national average rate.
Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity provider in Newberry County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.
Newberry County ranks as the 1408th worst pollution level due to electricity use in the country, emitting 155,576,525.37 kilograms of CO2 gases.
With a population of 37,842 residents, Newberry County is the 1262nd largest county in the US.
On average, Newberry County residents are accountable for 4,111.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, making them the 1918th worst polluting county based on per capita pollution.
There was a 0.78% increase in CO2 emissions per capita over the most recent year in Newberry County.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
596,962 MWh
Consumption per Capita
15.78 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
155,576,525 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,111.21 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Newberry
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Newberry Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
16.25¢ per kWh
- 0.02% higher than last month
- 4.38% higher than April last year
- 9.1% higher than the South Carolina average
- 3.89% lower than the US average
- 462nd in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 3 since April last year
- 19,200th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,012 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 737 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
15.46¢ per kWh
- 0.37% higher than last month
- 0.88% lower than April last year
- 9.58% higher than the South Carolina average
- 4.14% lower than the US average
- 465th in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 146 since April last year
- 18,306th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 9 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,365 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$103.48 per month
- 4.09% lower than last month
- 0.64% higher than April last year
- 10.12% lower than the South Carolina average
- 8.22% lower than the US average
- 38th in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 127 since April last year
- 12,424th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 402 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,865 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$133.08 per month
- 0.04% higher than last month
- 3.15% lower than April last year
- 9.47% lower than the South Carolina average
- 2.2% lower than the US average
- 44th in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank has increased by 93 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 124 since April last year
- 14,530th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 59 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,255 since April last year
Newberry, SC Electricity Overview
Newberry has an average residential electricity rate of 15.46 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is more than the South Carolina average price of 14.10 cents per kilowatt hour, it is lower than the United States average of 16.12 cents. The nationwide average monthly residential power bill is $138.02, while the Newberry average is 3.58% lower at $133.08 per month. With an estimated 5,101 total residential customers, City of Newberry Electric Utility is the largest electricity supplier in the city.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Newberry averages 4,111.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 43,151,292.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 57th highest for total emissions in South Carolina. The electricity used in Newberry has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, because there are no electricity production plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Newberry
Newberry residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Newberry, South Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Newberry Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 15.57 | 131.24 | 44,819.81 | 6,980,323.99 | |
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.92 | 133.2 | 6,915,248.63 | 893,768,186 | |
| Newberry Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 15.63 | 151.61 | 148,514.22 | 23,218,092.31 |
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Whitmire, SC Electricity Overview
Whitmire has an average residential electricity rate of 13.05 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully for the inhabitants, this price is below both the South Carolina and national average prices of 14.10 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The nationwide average monthly residential power bill is $138.02, while the Whitmire average is 3.49% lower at $133.2 per month. With an estimated 101 total residential customers, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity supplier in the city.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Whitmire averages 4,111.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 6,179,153.26 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 225th highest for total emissions in South Carolina. The electricity used in Whitmire has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, because there are no electricity production plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Whitmire
Whitmire residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Whitmire, South Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.92 | 133.2 | 6,915,248.63 | 893,768,186 |
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Prosperity, SC Electricity Overview
Prosperity has an average residential electricity rate of 13.58 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully for the inhabitants, this price is below both the South Carolina and national average prices of 14.10 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Prosperity, South Carolina Electric Utility has an estimated 610 residential customers, more than any other provider in the city.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Prosperity averages 4,111.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 4,945,789.34 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 244th highest for total emissions in South Carolina. The electricity used in Prosperity has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, because there are no electricity production plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Prosperity
Prosperity residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Prosperity, South Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.92 | 133.2 | 6,915,248.63 | 893,768,186 | |
| Newberry Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 15.63 | 151.61 | 148,514.22 | 23,218,092.31 | |
| Prosperity, South Carolina Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 13.42 | 144.85 | 7,417.9 | 995,666.7 |
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FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Newberry County, South Carolina?
By total customer count, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity company in Newberry County, South Carolina.
How many electric companies offer service in Newberry County, South Carolina?
Newberry County, South Carolina is home to 7 electricity suppliers operating in the area.
What electricity companies offer service in Newberry County, South Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Carolinas | 37,563 |
| 2 | Newberry Electric Cooperative | 13,206 |
| 3 | Dominion Energy | 11,691 |
| 4 | City of Newberry Electric Utility | 4,597 |
| 5 | Laurens Electric Cooperative | 3,876 |
| 6 | Broad River Electric Cooperative | 964 |
| 7 | Prosperity, South Carolina Electric Utility | 642 |
