WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Nichols

South Carolina

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The State of Electricity in Nichols

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

Average monthly bill

January

$234highest

February

$181

March

$154

April

$145

May

$163

June

$170

July

$187

August

$177

September

$162

October

$152

November

$143lowest

December

$170

Carbon Emissions

551 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,116 kWh

Where does Nichols’s electricity come from?

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

59%

Nuclear

20%

Natural Gas

14%

Coal

4%

Solar

3%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Nichols

The state of solar in Nichols

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

0 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$12,925

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

10 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Nichols 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.

Utilities in Nichols

Horry Electric Coop Inc

Horry Electric Coop Inc Rates

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

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential ServiceFixed11¢ to 14¢
Residential Demand - Single PhaseFixed
3 Phase Residential RateFixed10¢ to 13¢
Net Metering - ResidentialTOU5¢ to 7¢
Residential Demand - Multi-PhaseFixed
Residential Pre-PayFixed10¢ to 13¢
Residential SolarFixed

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