WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
South Carolina
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in South Carolina
January
$237highestFebruary
$160March
$146April
$143lowestMay
$161June
$170July
$187August
$172September
$161October
$153November
$146December
$176Carbon Emissions
543 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,101 kWh
South Carolina's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Coal, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 59% of South Carolina's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 20%. Coal provides 14% of the energy in South Carolina. Solar provides 4% of the energy in South Carolina. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in South Carolina.
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.
1,160 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$18,400
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in South Carolina 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.
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| 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 |
| Light Fixtures | Varies | Duke Energy Progress | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $350 | Duke Energy Progress | See Details |
| Light Bulbs | Varies | Duke Energy Progress | See Details |
| 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 |
| Light Bulbs | Varies | Duke Energy Carolinas | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $350 | Duke Energy Carolinas | See Details |
| Light Fixtures | Varies | Duke Energy Carolinas | See Details |
Berkeley Electric has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Residential Time of Day | TOU | 6¢ to 36¢ |
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 |
| 3 Phase Residential Rate | Fixed | 10¢ to 13¢ |
| Residential Demand - Multi-Phase | Fixed | 5¢ |
| Residential Pre-Pay | Fixed | 10¢ to 13¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 11¢ to 14¢ |
| Net Metering - Residential | TOU | 5¢ to 7¢ |
| Residential Solar | Fixed | 5¢ |
| Residential Demand - Single Phase | Fixed | 5¢ |
Little River 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 | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Residential Energy Conservation | Fixed | 11¢ to 11¢ |
City of Abbeville has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential service rate - Schedule RE - All Electric | Fixed | 9¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential service rate - Schedule R | Fixed | 11¢ to 11¢ |
Town of Winnsboro has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 9¢ to 9¢ |
Coastal 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¢ |
| Residential Service - Advance Pay | Fixed | 14¢ |
City of Seneca has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential All Electric Service | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 8¢ |
Duke Energy - South Carolina has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service Time-Of-Use | TOU | 9¢ to 418¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 16¢ to 17¢ |
Palmetto 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 Rate | Fixed | 11¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE TIME-OF-USE | TOU | 8¢ to 25¢ |
Lynches River Elec Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential - Dual Fuel (Rate 11) | Fixed | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| Residential (Rate 1) | Fixed | 10¢ to 11¢ |
Santee Electric Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type |
| Residential Service | TOU |
Pee Dee 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 | TOU | 9¢ to 400¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Use | TOU | 6¢ to 1213¢ |
| Residential Prepay Service | TOU | 9¢ to 28¢ |
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 Service Time-of-Use | TOU | 5¢ to 427¢ |
| Residential Service Energy Star Standard | Fixed | 12¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 12¢ to 13¢ |
| Residential Electric Water Heating and Space Conditioning - RE | Fixed | 11¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential Service Energy Star All-Electric | Fixed | 11¢ to 11¢ |
City of Union has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 14¢ |
| Residential Service - Electric Water Heating And Space Conditioning | Fixed | 13¢ |
City of Rock Hill has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Electric Rate - Water Heating | Fixed | 11¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential Electric Rate - Heat Pump | Fixed | 11¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential Electric Rate - Great Rate | Fixed | 8¢ to 12¢ |
| General Residential Rate | Fixed | 12¢ |
Clinton Combined Utility Sys has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Rate | Fixed | 11¢ |
Greer Commission of Public Wks 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 12¢ |
Black River 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 | 0¢ |
| PrePaid | Fixed | 0¢ |
Greenwood Commissioners-Pub Wk has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Electric Service | Fixed | 9¢ |
City of Camden has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service- Single Phase | Fixed | 10¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential- All Electric Single Phase | Fixed | 10¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential- All Electric Three Phase | Fixed | 10¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential Service- Three Phase | Fixed | 10¢ to 11¢ |
City of Westminster has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 14¢ to 18¢ |
City of Laurens has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Schedule EA-All Electric Residential Service Rate | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Schedule ER- Residential Service Rate | Fixed | 13¢ |
Fairfield 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 | 10¢ to 11¢ |
| Prepay Service | Fixed | 10¢ to 11¢ |
City of Orangeburg has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Small General Service | Fixed | 13¢ to 14¢ |
City of Gaffney has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential - All Electric | Fixed | 11¢ |
Mid-Carolina 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 - IMPROVED GOOD CENTS | Fixed | 9¢ to 10¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - NEW GOOD CENTS | Fixed | 8¢ to 9¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL and FARM SERVICE | TOU | 5¢ to 1200¢ |
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¢ |
| 6 (Residential Service Energy Conservation Rate) | Fixed | 12¢ to 13¢ |
| 5 (Residential Service Time-Of-Use) | TOU | 10¢ to 27¢ |
| 8 (Residential Service) | Fixed | 13¢ to 15¢ |
| 2 (Low Use Residential Service) | Fixed | 10¢ |
Broad River Electric Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Rate Code 430, Pre-Paid Residential Service Three -Phase | Fixed | 12¢ to 13¢ |
| Rate code 710 Net Metering Residential Service Three-Phase | Fixed | 12¢ to 14¢ |
| Rate Code 720, Net Metering Three-Phase | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Residential Service Three Phase (Rate Code 10, 410) | Fixed | 12¢ to 14¢ |
| Rate Code 730, Net Metering Single-Phase | Fixed | 12¢ to 13¢ |
| Residential Service Single-Phase (Rate 20, 420, 720) | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Rate Code 720, Net Metering Single-Phase | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Rate Code 30, Residential Service Three-Phase | Fixed | 12¢ to 13¢ |
| Rate Code 80 Residential Time-Of-Use, Three-Phase | TOU | 7¢ to 22¢ |
| Rate Code 430, Pre-Paid Residential Single-Phase | Fixed | 12¢ to 13¢ |
| Residential Service Single Phase (Rate code 10, 410) | Fixed | 12¢ to 14¢ |
| Rate Code 730, Net Metering Three-Phase | Fixed | 12¢ to 13¢ |
| Rate Code 24 Residential Service - Energy Conservation at 4 LOTS per light- Three Phase | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Residential Service Three-Phase (Rate 20, 420, 720) | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Standard Residential 10 | Fixed | 12¢ to 14¢ |
| Rate Code 24 Residential Service - Energy Conservation at 4 LOTS per light- Single Phase | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Rate Code 80 Residential Time-Of-Use, Single-Phase | TOU | 7¢ to 22¢ |
| Rate Code 30, Residential Service Single-Phase | Fixed | 12¢ to 13¢ |
City of Bennettsville has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Rate | Fixed | 11¢ |
City of Newberry has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service Rate - without Load Management Switches | Fixed | 8¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential Service Rate | Fixed | 20¢ to 22¢ |
| Residential Service Rate - with Load Management Switches | Fixed | 6¢ to 11¢ |
Town of Prosperity has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential service rate | Fixed | 9¢ to 11¢ |
Town of McCormick has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Rate Schedule - Residential Three phase | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Rate Schedule - Residential all electric ( single phase) | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Rate Schedule - Residential (Single phase ) | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Rate Schedule - Residential all electric (three phase) | Fixed | 8¢ |
Easley Combined Utility System has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential service rate (Outside city limits) | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Residential service rate (Inside city limits) | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Inside Residential DSM Rate | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Outside Residential DSM Rate | Fixed | 12¢ |
Bamberg Board of Public Works has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential service rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
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¢ |
City of Georgetown has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Rate | Fixed | 9¢ |
Lockhart Power Co has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Schedule R: Residential | Fixed | 10¢ to 12¢ |
| Schedule RA: Residential Service, All-Electric | Fixed | 10¢ to 12¢ |
Aiken Electric Coop Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| SINGLE-PHASE SERVICE ADVANCE PAY | Fixed | 10¢ to 13¢ |
| SINGLE-PHASE SERVICE | Fixed | 10¢ to 13¢ |
| THREE-PHASE ELECTRIC SERVICE | Fixed | 10¢ to 14¢ |
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