Summary of Electricity Activity in Columbia, SC
Summary of Columbia, SC Generation
Columbia, SC is ranked #1,455 out of 5,785 U.S. cities nationwide and #20 out of 109 South Carolina cities in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 34.2 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 3.1 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Power Plants | 4 |
| Companies on File | 2 |
| Power Plants in 50 Mile Radius | 79 |
| Power Plants in 100 Mile Radius | 413 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Columbia, SC
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Annual Net Generation From natural gas power
228.5 GWh
National Rank in Terms of natural gas Net Electricity Generation
#574 /1,469 U.S. Cities
State Rank in Terms of natural gas Net Electricity Generation
#8 /20 South Carolina Cities
Monthly Net Generation for Columbia, SC
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Columbia, SC
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #20 / 109 | #1455 / 5785 | 371.86 GWh | 3.15 M MMBtu |
| Natural Gas | #8 / 20 | #574 / 1469 | 228.50 GWh | 2.63 M MMBtu |
| Water | #8 / 24 | #244 / 897 | 143.34 GWh | 512.49 k MMBtu |
| Distillate Fuel Oil | #26 / 26 | #862 / 1023 | 29.65 MWh | 765 MMBtu |
Power Plants in Columbia, SC
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMeekin | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | 227.9 GWh | 2.6 M MMBtu | Natural Gas |
| Saluda Lexington | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | 143.3 GWh | 512.5 k MMBtu | Water |
| Coit GT | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | 606.0 MWh | 14.5 k MMBtu | Natural Gas : 95.1% Distillate Fuel Oil : 4.9% |
| Columbia Canal Hydro | City of Columbia SC | 0.0 Wh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Cities
| National Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #5036 | Cayce | 2.6 GWh | 1 |
| #402 | Eastover | 3.1 TWh | 3 |
| #409 | Gaston | 3.1 TWh | 2 |
| #2078 | Gilbert | 154.0 GWh | 1 |
| #107 | Jenkinsville | 8.6 TWh | 4 |
| #4123 | Lugoff | 8.5 GWh | 2 |
| #2622 | Pelion | 63.9 GWh | 4 |
| #1723 | Ridgeway | 255.3 GWh | 1 |
| #1978 | St. Matthews | 174.7 GWh | 3 |
| #1934 | Swansea | 183.6 GWh | 2 |