Pickens County, SC: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Pickens County, South Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Pickens County, South Carolina Electricity Overview

The 4 megawatt hours of electricity produced by non-renewable fuel ranks Pickens County at 18th in South Carolina out of 46 counties in non-renewable energy production.

Pickens County saw a 0.78% rise in CO2 emissions per capita over the previous 12 months.

The US national average residential price per kilowatt hour is 16.12 cents, while residents of Pickens County benefit from an average rate that is 11.00% less at 14.35 cents per kilowatt hour.

With 133,462 citizens living within the county and -202,625 megawatt hours produced per year, Pickens County has a megawatt hour per capita production rate of -1.52 megawatt hours. The city ranks 24 highest megawatt hour per capita amount in the state.

The use of non-renewable fuel types in electricity generation in Pickens County has dropped by 66.67% in the last 12 months.

Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest provider in Pickens County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    2,105,380 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    15.78 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    548,690,720 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,111.21 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Easley

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Easley Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024

14.02¢ per kWh

  • 0.09% higher than last month
  • 4.25% higher than April last year
  • 5.9% lower than the South Carolina average
  • 17.11% lower than the US average
  • 140th in the state out of 475 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 94 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 42 since April last year
  • 9,856th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,350 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 274 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

13.34¢ per kWh

  • 0.36% higher than last month
  • 1.27% lower than April last year
  • 5.41% lower than the South Carolina average
  • 17.25% lower than the US average
  • 154th in the state out of 475 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 108 since April last year
  • 9,016th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 123 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,805 since April last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024

$96.93 per month

  • 3.97% lower than last month
  • 0.01% higher than April last year
  • 15.81% lower than the South Carolina average
  • 14.03% lower than the US average
  • 32nd in the state out of 475 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 90 since April last year
  • 9,619th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,804 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,311 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$124.96 per month

  • 0% higher than last month
  • 3.63% lower than April last year
  • 15% lower than the South Carolina average
  • 8.17% lower than the US average
  • 32nd in the state out of 475 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 109 since April last year
  • 11,739th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 71 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 873 since April last year

Easley, SC Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for Easley is approximately 13.34 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.41% lower than the state's average rate of 14.10 cents. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Easley Combined Utilities. The US average monthly residential electric bill is $138.02, while the Easley average is 9.46% lower at $124.96 per month.

Releasing 93,090,197.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Easley is the 26th highest out of 475 cities in South Carolina for total emissions from electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 4,111.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity used in Easley has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power production sources in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Easley

Easley residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.142/kWh$0.107/kWh$192.34/mo.$92.41/mo.
154th13.34¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Easley
32nd$124.96Average residential monthly electricity bill for Easley Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Easley, South Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy CarolinasBUNDLED12.92133.26,915,248.63893,768,186
Easley Combined UtilitiesBUNDLED13.27124.73165,999.2222,033,132.19

Clemson, SC Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for Clemson is approximately 13.49 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.32% lower than the state's average rate of 14.10 cents. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Duke Energy Carolinas. The US average monthly residential electric bill is $138.02, while the Clemson average is 0.81% lower at $136.9 per month.

Releasing 70,869,091.07 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Clemson is the 35th highest out of 475 cities in South Carolina for total emissions from electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 4,111.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity used in Clemson has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power production sources in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Clemson

Clemson residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.149/kWh$0.106/kWh$184.15/mo.$75.94/mo.
161st13.49¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Clemson
162nd$136.9Average residential monthly electricity bill for Clemson Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Clemson, South Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Blue Ridge Electric CoopBUNDLED17.56171.49759,576.47133,418,779.69
Duke Energy CarolinasBUNDLED12.92133.26,915,248.63893,768,186

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Clemson University CDP, SC Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for Clemson University CDP is approximately 13.05 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 7.48% lower than the state's average rate of 14.10 cents. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Duke Energy Carolinas. The US average monthly residential electric bill is $138.02, while the Clemson University CDP average is 3.49% lower at $133.2 per month.

Releasing 22,237,551.55 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Clemson University CDP is the 97th highest out of 475 cities in South Carolina for total emissions from electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 4,111.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity used in Clemson University CDP has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power production sources in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Clemson University CDP

Clemson University CDP residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.146/kWh$0.102/kWh$179.84/mo.$71.56/mo.
128th13.05¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Clemson University CDP
132nd$133.2Average residential monthly electricity bill for Clemson University CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Clemson University CDP, South Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy CarolinasBUNDLED12.92133.26,915,248.63893,768,186

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Electricity Production in Pickens County, South Carolina

Power Plants in Pickens County, South Carolina

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Central Energy FacilityClemson University - Main Campus (100.00%)
Pickens County SC Natural Gas 4
Pickens County SC Conventional Hydroelectric -202,629

Pickens County, South Carolina Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

As the 15th worst ranked county out of 46 counties in the state, Pickens County releases 548,690,720.07 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption per year. The county averages 4,111.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the county from electricity use, which is a better measurement of the county's emission levels. Natural Gas makes up 0.00% of the fuel types used for electricity generation in Pickens County. Pickens County has 2 electricity generation plants, which is 7th most in South Carolina.

CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
100.00%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
-0.00%

Pickens County, South Carolina Net Metering

Companies offering net metering in Pickens County include Duke Energy Carolinas, Blue Ridge Electric Coop, and Easley Combined Utilities Oftentimes net metering regulations are enacted at the state level, and South Carolina has commendable laws and regulations for consumers interested in purchasing personal solar panels.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Pickens County averages out to about 6.12% of the total electricity transmitted by the 2 companies that operate in the county and also report energy loss. The national average energy loss is 2.87%. This earned Pickens County a rank of 2465th best in the United States out of 3230.

Power Companies in Pickens County, South Carolina

Providers In Each City in Pickens County:

  • Central, South Carolina:
    • Blue Ridge Electric Coop: 6.85%
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 93.15%
  • Clemson, South Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 90.35%
    • Blue Ridge Electric Coop: 9.65%
  • Easley, South Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 2.31%
    • Easley Combined Utilities: 97.69%
  • Liberty, South Carolina:
    • Blue Ridge Electric Coop: 7.64%
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 92.36%
  • Norris, South Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 90.10%
    • Blue Ridge Electric Coop: 9.90%
  • Pickens, South Carolina:
    • Blue Ridge Electric Coop: 8.12%
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 91.88%
  • Six Mile, South Carolina:
    • Blue Ridge Electric Coop: 11.03%
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 88.97%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Pickens County, South Carolina?

The largest electricity company in Pickens County, South Carolina by total customer count is Duke Energy Carolinas.

Which electricity companies offer service in Pickens County, South Carolina?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Duke Energy Carolinas41,981
2Blue Ridge Electric Coop19,039
3Easley Combined Utilities16,077

How many electric companies offer service in Pickens County, South Carolina?

Pickens County, South Carolina is home to 3 electricity suppliers serving consumers in the area.

How many power plants are located in Pickens County, South Carolina?

Pickens County, South Carolina has 2 active electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

Fernando García
Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2024-06-30