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
$216highestFebruary
$145March
$134April
$129lowestMay
$147June
$155July
$170August
$156September
$147October
$139November
$133December
$160Carbon Emissions
763 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,102 kWh
South Carolina's energy comes from Nuclear, Coal, Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, and Solar. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 52% of South Carolina's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 23%. Natural Gas provides 20% of the energy in South Carolina. Hydroelectric provides 2% of the energy in South Carolina. Solar provides 2% of the energy in South Carolina.
53%
Nuclear
23%
Coal
20%
Natural Gas
2%
Hydroelectric
2%
Solar
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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| Light Fixtures | Varies | Duke Energy Carolinas | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $350 | Duke Energy Progress | 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 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 |
| Central Air Conditioning - Single Package | $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 |
| Central Air Conditioning - Split Systems | $400-$500 | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | See Details |
| Light Bulbs | Varies | Duke Energy Progress | See Details |
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 80 Residential Time-Of-Use, Three-Phase | TOU | 7¢ to 22¢ |
| Rate Code 30, Residential Service Single-Phase | Fixed | 12¢ to 13¢ |
| Rate Code 730, Net Metering Single-Phase | Fixed | 12¢ to 13¢ |
| Rate code 710 Net Metering Residential Service Three-Phase | Fixed | 12¢ to 14¢ |
| Residential Service Single-Phase (Rate 20, 420, 720) | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Rate Code 24 Residential Service - Energy Conservation at 4 LOTS per light- Three Phase | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Rate Code 730, Net Metering Three-Phase | Fixed | 12¢ to 13¢ |
| Rate Code 80 Residential Time-Of-Use, Single-Phase | TOU | 7¢ to 22¢ |
| Rate Code 24 Residential Service - Energy Conservation at 4 LOTS per light- Single Phase | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Rate Code 720, Net Metering Three-Phase | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Residential Service Three Phase (Rate Code 10, 410) | Fixed | 12¢ to 14¢ |
| Residential Service Three-Phase (Rate 20, 420, 720) | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Rate Code 720, Net Metering Single-Phase | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Residential Service Single Phase (Rate code 10, 410) | Fixed | 12¢ to 14¢ |
| Standard Residential 10 | Fixed | 12¢ to 14¢ |
| Rate Code 30, Residential Service Three-Phase | Fixed | 12¢ to 13¢ |
| Rate Code 430, Pre-Paid Residential Single-Phase | Fixed | 12¢ to 13¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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 TIME-OF-USE RATE SCHEDULE RT-17 | TOU | 6¢ to 34¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TRANSITION ADJUSTMENT SCHEDULE RTA-17 | Fixed | 10¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential General Service | Fixed | 8¢ to 10¢ |
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 R | Fixed | 11¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential service rate - Schedule RE - All Electric | Fixed | 9¢ 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¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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 - Great Rate | Fixed | 8¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential Electric Rate - Heat Pump | Fixed | 11¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential Electric Rate - Water Heating | Fixed | 11¢ to 12¢ |
| General Residential Rate | Fixed | 12¢ |
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¢ |
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 SERVICE TIME-OF-USE | TOU | 8¢ to 25¢ |
| Residential Rate | Fixed | 11¢ |
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 Electric Water Heating and Space Conditioning - RE | Fixed | 11¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential Service Energy Star All-Electric | Fixed | 11¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 12¢ to 13¢ |
| Residential Service Energy Star Standard | Fixed | 12¢ to 12¢ |
Berkeley Electric has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Time of Day | TOU | 6¢ to 36¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 10¢ |
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¢ |
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 (Inside city limits) | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Residential service rate (Outside city limits) | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Outside Residential DSM Rate | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Inside Residential DSM Rate | Fixed | 12¢ |
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 |
| Net Metering - Residential | TOU | 5¢ to 7¢ |
| Residential Solar | Fixed | 5¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 11¢ to 14¢ |
| Residential Demand - Multi-Phase | Fixed | 5¢ |
| 3 Phase Residential Rate | Fixed | 10¢ to 13¢ |
| Residential Pre-Pay | Fixed | 10¢ to 13¢ |
| Residential Demand - Single Phase | Fixed | 5¢ |
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 and FARM SERVICE | TOU | 5¢ to 1200¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - NEW GOOD CENTS | Fixed | 8¢ 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 |
| PP Residential | Fixed | 14¢ |
| Residential | Fixed | 14¢ |
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 |
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 | Fixed | 20¢ to 22¢ |
| Residential Service Rate - without Load Management Switches | Fixed | 8¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential Service Rate - with Load Management Switches | Fixed | 6¢ to 11¢ |
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 |
| 8 (Residential Service) | Fixed | 13¢ to 15¢ |
| 6 (Residential Service Energy Conservation Rate) | Fixed | 12¢ to 13¢ |
| 7 (Residential Service Time-Of-Use Demand) | TOU | 8¢ to 9¢ |
| 2 (Low Use Residential Service) | Fixed | 10¢ |
| 5 (Residential Service Time-Of-Use) | TOU | 10¢ to 27¢ |
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 |
| THREE-PHASE ELECTRIC SERVICE | Fixed | 10¢ to 14¢ |
| SINGLE-PHASE SERVICE | Fixed | 10¢ to 13¢ |
| SINGLE-PHASE SERVICE ADVANCE PAY | Fixed | 10¢ to 13¢ |
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 Energy Conservation | Fixed | 11¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential | Fixed | 12¢ |
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 |
| Prepay Service | Fixed | 10¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 10¢ 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¢ |
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 all electric ( single phase) | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Rate Schedule - Residential Three phase | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Rate Schedule - Residential all electric (three phase) | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Rate Schedule - Residential (Single phase ) | Fixed | 8¢ |
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- All Electric Three Phase | Fixed | 10¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential Service- Three Phase | Fixed | 10¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential Service- Single Phase | Fixed | 10¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential- All Electric Single Phase | Fixed | 10¢ to 11¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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 Time-of-Use | TOU | 5¢ to 1051¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 11¢ to 12¢ |
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