WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Gaffney

South Carolina

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The State of Electricity in Gaffney

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Gaffney

Average monthly bill

January

$253highest

February

$170

March

$136

April

$132lowest

May

$143

June

$153

July

$170

August

$155

September

$145

October

$137

November

$139

December

$174

Carbon Emissions

515 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,044 kWh

Where does Gaffney’s electricity come from?

Gaffney's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Coal, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 59% of Gaffney's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 20%. Coal provides 14% of the energy in Gaffney. Solar provides 4% of the energy in Gaffney. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Gaffney.

59%

Nuclear

20%

Natural Gas

14%

Coal

4%

Solar

3%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Gaffney

The state of solar in Gaffney

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

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Energy generated by average sized system

$12,398

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

10 years

Payback period

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Energy Efficiency Incentives in Gaffney

incentivesavingsutility 
Heat Pump Water Heaters$350Duke Energy CarolinasSee Details
Light FixturesVariesDuke Energy CarolinasSee Details
Heat Pump Water Heaters$750Dominion Energy South Carolina, IncSee Details
Light BulbsVariesDuke Energy CarolinasSee Details
Central Air Conditioning - Single Package$400-$500Dominion Energy South Carolina, IncSee Details
Light BulbsVariesDominion Energy South Carolina, IncSee Details
Air-Source Heat Pump - Single Package$400-$500Dominion Energy South Carolina, IncSee Details
Central Air Conditioning - Split Systems$400-$500Dominion Energy South Carolina, IncSee Details
Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems$400-$500Dominion Energy South Carolina, IncSee Details

Utilities in Gaffney

Broad River Electric Coop, IncCity of GaffneyDuke Energy Carolinas - South Carolina

City of Gaffney Rates

City of Gaffney has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential - All ElectricFixed11¢

Broad River Electric Coop, Inc Rates

Broad River Electric Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Rate Code 24 Residential Service - Energy Conservation at 4 LOTS per light- Single PhaseFixed12¢
Rate Code 720, Net Metering Three-PhaseFixed12¢
Rate Code 80 Residential Time-Of-Use, Three-PhaseTOU7¢ to 22¢
Standard Residential 10Fixed12¢ to 14¢
Residential Service Single-Phase (Rate 20, 420, 720)Fixed12¢
Residential Service Three Phase (Rate Code 10, 410)Fixed12¢ to 14¢
Rate Code 30, Residential Service Three-PhaseFixed12¢ to 13¢
Rate code 710 Net Metering Residential Service Three-PhaseFixed12¢ to 14¢
Rate Code 80 Residential Time-Of-Use, Single-PhaseTOU7¢ to 22¢
Rate Code 730, Net Metering Single-PhaseFixed12¢ to 13¢
Rate Code 730, Net Metering Three-PhaseFixed12¢ to 13¢
Rate Code 30, Residential Service Single-PhaseFixed12¢ to 13¢
Residential Service Single Phase (Rate code 10, 410)Fixed12¢ to 14¢
Rate Code 430, Pre-Paid Residential Single-PhaseFixed12¢ to 13¢
Residential Service Three-Phase (Rate 20, 420, 720)Fixed12¢
Rate Code 24 Residential Service - Energy Conservation at 4 LOTS per light- Three PhaseFixed12¢
Rate Code 720, Net Metering Single-PhaseFixed12¢
Rate Code 430, Pre-Paid Residential Service Three -PhaseFixed12¢ to 13¢

Duke Energy Carolinas - South Carolina Rates

Duke Energy Carolinas - South Carolina has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential Electric Water Heating and Space Conditioning - REFixed11¢ to 12¢
Residential ServiceFixed12¢ to 13¢
Residential Service Time-of-UseTOU5¢ to 427¢
Residential Service Energy Star All-ElectricFixed11¢ to 11¢
Residential Service Energy Star StandardFixed12¢ to 12¢

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