Summary of Electricity Activity in Charleston County, SC
Summary of Charleston County, SC Generation
Charleston County, SC is ranked #1,030 out of 2,104 U.S. counties nationwide and #17 out of 42 South Carolina counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 396.2 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 14.2 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Power Plants | 5 |
| Companies on File | 4 |
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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 /149 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of wood/wood waste solids Net Electricity Generation
#1 /8 South Carolina Counties
Monthly Net Generation for Charleston County, SC
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #17 / 42 | #1030 / 2104 | 396.19 GWh | 14.17 M MMBtu |
| Wood/Wood Waste Solids | #1 / 8 | #23 / 149 | 201.71 GWh | 7.36 M MMBtu |
| Bituminous Coal | #5 / 6 | #74 / 118 | 156.77 GWh | 5.73 M MMBtu |
| Natural Gas | #12 / 17 | #707 / 933 | 21.80 GWh | 320.57 k MMBtu |
| Black Liquor | #4 / 4 | #81 / 82 | 11.48 GWh | 588.90 k MMBtu |
| Distillate Fuel Oil | #5 / 17 | #176 / 741 | 4.44 GWh | 162.88 k MMBtu |
Power Plants in Charleston County, 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 Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1296 | Beaufort County | 163.7 GWh | 6 |
| #96 | Berkeley County | 10.6 TWh | 8 |
| #1787 | Clarendon County | 14.9 GWh | 4 |
| #1979 | Colleton County | 2.7 GWh | 4 |
| #1318 | Dorchester County | 152.3 GWh | 1 |
| #338 | Georgetown County | 3.7 TWh | 5 |
| #1445 | Hampton County | 91.9 GWh | 4 |
| #259 | Jasper County | 5.1 TWh | 5 |
| #487 | Orangeburg County | 2.1 TWh | 15 |
| #1737 | Williamsburg County | 20.9 GWh | 3 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Aug 2024
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Charleston County, SC
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #20 | Charleston, SC | 396.2 GWh | 5 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Dec 2023