WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Lexington
South Carolina
South Carolina
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Lexington
January
$237highestFebruary
$160March
$146April
$143lowestMay
$161June
$170July
$187August
$172September
$161October
$153November
$146December
$176Carbon Emissions
543 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,101 kWh
Lexington's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Coal, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 59% of Lexington's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 20%. Coal provides 14% of the energy in Lexington. Solar provides 4% of the energy in Lexington. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Lexington.
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.
1,077 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$18,332
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Lexington 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¢ |
| 5 (Residential Service Time-Of-Use) | TOU | 10¢ to 27¢ |
| 8 (Residential Service) | Fixed | 13¢ to 15¢ |
| 6 (Residential Service Energy Conservation Rate) | Fixed | 12¢ to 13¢ |
| 2 (Low Use Residential Service) | Fixed | 10¢ |
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