WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Salem
South Carolina
South Carolina
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Salem
January
$339highestFebruary
$226March
$181April
$168lowestMay
$181June
$200July
$219August
$203September
$184October
$181November
$177December
$250Carbon Emissions
678 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,374 kWh
Salem's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Coal, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 59% of Salem's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 20%. Coal provides 14% of the energy in Salem. Solar provides 4% of the energy in Salem. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Salem.
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.
0 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$16,340
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Salem 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.
| incentive | savings | utility | |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems | $400-$500 | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | See Details |
| Light Bulbs | Varies | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $350 | Duke Energy Carolinas | See Details |
| Light Bulbs | Varies | Duke Energy Carolinas | See Details |
| Light Fixtures | Varies | Duke Energy Carolinas | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Single Package | $400-$500 | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Split Systems | $400-$500 | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $750 | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Single Package | $400-$500 | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | See Details |
Duke Energy Carolinas - South Carolina has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Electric Water Heating and Space Conditioning - RE | Fixed | 11¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential Service Time-of-Use | TOU | 5¢ to 427¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 12¢ to 13¢ |
| Residential Service Energy Star Standard | Fixed | 12¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential Service Energy Star All-Electric | Fixed | 11¢ to 11¢ |
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