WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Laurel Bay
South Carolina
South Carolina
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Laurel Bay
January
$227highestFebruary
$157March
$147April
$148May
$164June
$184July
$193August
$186September
$176October
$154November
$143lowestDecember
$167Carbon Emissions
553 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,120 kWh
Laurel Bay's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Coal, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 59% of Laurel Bay's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 20%. Coal provides 14% of the energy in Laurel Bay. Solar provides 4% of the energy in Laurel Bay. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Laurel Bay.
59%
Nuclear
20%
Natural Gas
14%
Coal
4%
Solar
3%
Hydroelectric
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
998 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$17,615
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Laurel Bay 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 |
| 7 (Residential Service Time-Of-Use Demand) | TOU | 8¢ to 9¢ |
| 6 (Residential Service Energy Conservation Rate) | Fixed | 12¢ to 13¢ |
| 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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