WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Carolina Forest
South Carolina
South Carolina
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Carolina Forest
January
$230February
$151March
$129April
$115May
$145June
$232July
$259highestAugust
$257September
$186October
$144November
$114lowestDecember
$154Carbon Emissions
693 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,103 kWh
Carolina Forest's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Coal, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 55% of Carolina Forest's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 22%. Coal provides 18% of the energy in Carolina Forest. Solar provides 3% of the energy in Carolina Forest. Hydroelectric provides 2% of the energy in Carolina Forest.
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.
1,459 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$17,162
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Carolina Forest 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 | |
| Light Fixtures | Varies | Duke Energy Carolinas | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - 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 Bulbs | Varies | Duke Energy Carolinas | See Details |
| Light Bulbs | Varies | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Single Package | $400-$500 | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $350 | Duke Energy Carolinas | 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 |
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 Energy Star All-Electric | Fixed | 11¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential Electric Water Heating and Space Conditioning - RE | Fixed | 11¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 12¢ to 13¢ |
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