WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Hilton Head

South Carolina

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The State of Electricity in Hilton Head

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Hilton Head

Average monthly bill

January

$197highest

February

$149

March

$136

April

$135

May

$152

June

$164

July

$168

August

$165

September

$158

October

$137

November

$130lowest

December

$151

Carbon Emissions

497 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,007 kWh

Where does Hilton Head’s electricity come from?

Hilton Head's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Coal, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 59% of Hilton Head's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 20%. Coal provides 14% of the energy in Hilton Head. Solar provides 4% of the energy in Hilton Head. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Hilton Head.

59%

Nuclear

20%

Natural Gas

14%

Coal

4%

Solar

3%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Hilton Head

The state of solar in Hilton Head

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

0 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$12,934

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

9 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Hilton Head 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.

Utilities in Hilton Head

Palmetto Electric Coop Inc

Palmetto Electric Coop Inc Rates

Palmetto Electric Coop Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE TIME-OF-USE TOU8¢ to 25¢
Residential RateFixed11¢

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