WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Beaufort
South Carolina
South Carolina
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Beaufort
January
$203highestFebruary
$183March
$148April
$147May
$170June
$185July
$195August
$187September
$182October
$157November
$146lowestDecember
$170Carbon Emissions
649 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,082 kWh
Beaufort's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Coal, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 55% of Beaufort's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 22%. Coal provides 18% of the energy in Beaufort. Solar provides 3% of the energy in Beaufort. Hydroelectric provides 2% of the energy in Beaufort.
55%
Nuclear
22%
Natural Gas
18%
Coal
3%
Solar
2%
Hydroelectric
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
789 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$17,845
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Beaufort can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.
Dominion Energy - South Carolina has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| 6 (Residential Service Energy Conservation Rate) | Fixed | 12¢ to 13¢ |
| 7 (Residential Service Time-Of-Use Demand) | TOU | 8¢ to 9¢ |
| 2 (Low Use Residential Service) | Fixed | 10¢ |
| 8 (Residential Service) | Fixed | 13¢ to 15¢ |
| 5 (Residential Service Time-Of-Use) | TOU | 10¢ to 27¢ |
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