Residential electricity prices in 29721 in August 2024 averaged approximately 14.62 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 12% less than the national average rate of 16.63 ¢/kWh (August 2024). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 29721 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from July 2023 to July 2024 - residential electricity prices in 29721 increased approximately 5%, from 13.21 ¢/kWh to 13.87 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 29721 in August 2024 averaged 26.29 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 12% more than the national average rate of 23.40 $/Mcf (August 2024). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Lancaster natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 29721 (Lancaster, SC) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Lancaster (South Carolina) decreased approximately 4%, from 25.92 $/Mcf (July 2023) to 24.83 $/Mcf (July 2024). [2]
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The ZIP code of 29721 (Lancaster, SC) has an average annual solar radiation value of 5.43 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Lancaster values to both low and high values in the U.S. overall: [3]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Lancaster solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Lancaster levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
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The ZIP code 29721 is associated with the city of Lancaster, SC in Lancaster County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 29721, or for other information related to utilities in South Carolina, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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