WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Surfside Bch
South Carolina
South Carolina
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Surfside Bch
January
$190highestFebruary
$170March
$143April
$133lowestMay
$157June
$161July
$167August
$165September
$160October
$138November
$134December
$159Carbon Emissions
587 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
978 kWh
Surfside Bch's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Coal, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 55% of Surfside Bch's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 22%. Coal provides 18% of the energy in Surfside Bch. Solar provides 3% of the energy in Surfside Bch. Hydroelectric provides 2% of the energy in Surfside Bch.
55%
Nuclear
22%
Natural Gas
18%
Coal
3%
Solar
2%
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
$12,535
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Surfside Bch 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.
Horry Electric Coop Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 11¢ to 14¢ |
| Residential Demand - Single Phase | Fixed | 5¢ |
| 3 Phase Residential Rate | Fixed | 10¢ to 13¢ |
| Net Metering - Residential | TOU | 5¢ to 7¢ |
| Residential Pre-Pay | Fixed | 10¢ to 13¢ |
| Residential Demand - Multi-Phase | Fixed | 5¢ |
| Residential Solar | Fixed | 5¢ |
South Carolina Pub Serv Auth has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential General Service | Fixed | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE RATE SCHEDULE RT-17 | TOU | 6¢ to 34¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TRANSITION ADJUSTMENT SCHEDULE RTA-17 | Fixed | 10¢ to 12¢ |
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