WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Surfside Beach

South Carolina

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The State of Electricity in Surfside Beach

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

Average monthly bill

January

$227highest

February

$181

March

$154

April

$145

May

$161

June

$170

July

$187

August

$181

September

$168

October

$152

November

$143lowest

December

$170

Carbon Emissions

551 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,117 kWh

Where does Surfside Beach’s electricity come from?

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

59%

Nuclear

20%

Natural Gas

14%

Coal

4%

Solar

3%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Surfside Beach

The state of solar in Surfside Beach

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

984 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$17,231

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 Surfside Beach 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 Surfside Beach

Horry Electric Coop IncSouth Carolina Pub Serv Auth

South Carolina Pub Serv Auth Rates

South Carolina Pub Serv Auth has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE RATE SCHEDULE RT-17TOU6¢ to 34¢
RESIDENTIAL TRANSITION ADJUSTMENT SCHEDULE RTA-17Fixed10¢ to 12¢
Residential General Service Fixed8¢ to 10¢

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

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