WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Central
South Carolina
South Carolina
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Central
January
$231highestFebruary
$166March
$131April
$131May
$141June
$153July
$165August
$155September
$145October
$139November
$130lowestDecember
$172Carbon Emissions
671 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,118 kWh
Central's energy comes from Nuclear, Coal, Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, and Solar. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 52% of Central's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 23%. Natural Gas provides 20% of the energy in Central. Hydroelectric provides 2% of the energy in Central. Solar provides 2% of the energy in Central.
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.
1,131 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$17,367
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Central 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 | |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems | $400-$500 | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Single Package | $400-$500 | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | 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 |
| 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 |
| Light Fixtures | Varies | Duke Energy Carolinas | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $350 | Duke Energy Carolinas | See Details |
| Light Bulbs | Varies | Duke Energy Carolinas | 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 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¢ |
| Residential Service Time-of-Use | TOU | 5¢ to 427¢ |
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