Summary of Electricity Activity in Charleston, SC
Summary of Charleston, SC Generation
Charleston, SC is ranked #1,308 out of 5,550 U.S. cities nationwide and #20 out of 106 South Carolina cities in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 18.6 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 14.2 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Power Plants | 5 |
| Companies on File | 4 |
| Power Plants in 50 Mile Radius | 20 |
| Power Plants in 100 Mile Radius | 143 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Charleston, SC
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Annual Net Generation From wood/wood waste solids power
201.7 GWh
National Rank in Terms of wood/wood waste solids Net Electricity Generation
#23 /161 U.S. Cities
State Rank in Terms of wood/wood waste solids Net Electricity Generation
#1 /8 South Carolina Cities
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #20 / 106 | #1308 / 5550 | 396.19 GWh | 14.17 M MMBtu |
| Wood/Wood Waste Solids | #1 / 8 | #23 / 161 | 201.71 GWh | 7.36 M MMBtu |
| Bituminous Coal | #6 / 7 | #77 / 122 | 156.77 GWh | 5.73 M MMBtu |
| Natural Gas | #14 / 20 | #1001 / 1488 | 21.80 GWh | 320.57 k MMBtu |
| Black Liquor | #4 / 4 | #82 / 83 | 11.48 GWh | 588.90 k MMBtu |
| Distillate Fuel Oil | #6 / 26 | #195 / 1054 | 4.44 GWh | 162.88 k MMBtu |
Monthly Net Generation for Charleston, SC
Power Plants in Charleston, SC
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kapstone | WestRock North Charleston | 372.9 GWh | 13.8 M MMBtu | Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 54.1% Bituminous Coal : 42.0% Black Liquor : 3.1% Distillate Fuel Oil : 0.8% |
| Hagood | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | 23.3 GWh | 377.3 k MMBtu | Natural Gas : 93.5% Distillate Fuel Oil : 6.5% |
| Charleston Resource Recovery Facility | Montenay Charleston RRI | 0.0 Wh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
| Faber Place | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | 0.0 Wh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
| Sadiebrook Solar, LLC | Pine Gate Renewables | 0.0 Wh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Cities
| National Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #3188 | Beaufort | 23.3 GWh | 1 |
| #106 | Bonneau Beach | 8.6 TWh | 1 |
| #591 | Goose Creek | 1.6 TWh | 2 |
| #1941 | Harleyville | 152.3 GWh | 1 |
| #1602 | Moncks Corner | 250.1 GWh | 2 |
| #3791 | Ridgeville | 10.4 GWh | 1 |
| #2321 | Seabrook | 85.3 GWh | 1 |
| #1735 | St. Stephen | 205.8 GWh | 1 |
| #4809 | Walterboro | 2.7 GWh | 3 |
| #3251 | Yemassee | 21.4 GWh | 1 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Aug 2024