Summary of Electricity Activity in Charleston County, SC
Summary of Charleston County, SC Generation
Charleston County, SC is ranked #1,007 out of 2,083 U.S. counties nationwide and #17 out of 42 South Carolina counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 439.7 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 14.2 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Jun 2023 |
| Power Plants | 5 |
| Companies on File | 4 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Charleston County, SC
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Annual Net Generation From wood/wood waste solids power
220.7 GWh
National Rank in Terms of wood/wood waste solids Net Electricity Generation
#21 /146 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 | #1007 / 2083 | 439.66 GWh | 14.21 M MMBtu |
| Wood/Wood Waste Solids | #1 / 8 | #21 / 146 | 220.71 GWh | 7.36 M MMBtu |
| Bituminous Coal | #5 / 6 | #74 / 118 | 172.32 GWh | 5.73 M MMBtu |
| Natural Gas | #12 / 17 | #695 / 920 | 23.57 GWh | 306.42 k MMBtu |
| Distillate Fuel Oil | #5 / 19 | #103 / 755 | 11.58 GWh | 217.48 k MMBtu |
| Black Liquor | #4 / 4 | #76 / 79 | 11.48 GWh | 588.90 k MMBtu |
Power Plants in Charleston County, SC
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kapstone | WestRock North Charleston | 407.5 GWh | 13.8 M MMBtu | Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 54.2% Bituminous Coal : 42.3% Black Liquor : 2.8% Distillate Fuel Oil : 0.7% |
| Hagood | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | 32.1 GWh | 417.8 k MMBtu | Natural Gas : 73.3% Distillate Fuel Oil : 26.7% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1243 | Beaufort County | 199.1 GWh | 6 |
| #89 | Berkeley County | 11.8 TWh | 8 |
| #1752 | Clarendon County | 16.4 GWh | 4 |
| #1936 | Colleton County | 3.7 GWh | 4 |
| #1301 | Dorchester County | 156.4 GWh | 1 |
| #362 | Georgetown County | 3.7 TWh | 3 |
| #1416 | Hampton County | 99.0 GWh | 4 |
| #239 | Jasper County | 5.8 TWh | 5 |
| #498 | Orangeburg County | 2.1 TWh | 15 |
| #1712 | Williamsburg County | 21.6 GWh | 1 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Mar 2024
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Charleston County, SC
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #20 | Charleston, SC | 439.7 GWh | 5 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Jun 2023