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
$228highestFebruary
$197March
$155April
$152lowestMay
$155June
$180July
$204August
$183September
$169October
$162November
$156December
$186Carbon Emissions
598 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,093 kWh
South Carolina's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Coal, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 54% of South Carolina's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 21%. Coal provides 16% of the energy in South Carolina. Solar provides 6% of the energy in South Carolina. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in South Carolina.
54%
Nuclear
21%
Natural Gas
16%
Coal
6%
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.
| incentive | savings | utility | |
| Central Air Conditioning - 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 Progress | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $750 | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $350 | Duke Energy Carolinas | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Single Package | $400-$500 | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Single Package | $400-$500 | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems | $400-$500 | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | See Details |
| Light Fixtures | Varies | Duke Energy Progress | See Details |
| Light Fixtures | Varies | Duke Energy Carolinas | See Details |
| Light Bulbs | Varies | Duke Energy Carolinas | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $350 | Duke Energy Progress | See Details |
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