WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Forest Acres
South Carolina
South Carolina
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Forest Acres
January
$225highestFebruary
$197March
$155April
$149lowestMay
$169June
$179July
$196August
$180September
$169October
$161November
$153December
$185Carbon Emissions
663 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,104 kWh
Forest Acres's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Coal, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 55% of Forest Acres's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 22%. Coal provides 18% of the energy in Forest Acres. Solar provides 3% of the energy in Forest Acres. Hydroelectric provides 2% of the energy in Forest Acres.
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.
1,008 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$18,586
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Forest Acres 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.
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 |
| 2 (Low Use Residential Service) | Fixed | 10¢ |
| 8 (Residential Service) | Fixed | 13¢ to 15¢ |
| 5 (Residential Service Time-Of-Use) | TOU | 10¢ to 27¢ |
| 6 (Residential Service Energy Conservation Rate) | Fixed | 12¢ to 13¢ |
| 7 (Residential Service Time-Of-Use Demand) | TOU | 8¢ to 9¢ |
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