WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Kiawah Island
South Carolina
South Carolina
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Kiawah Island
January
$244highestFebruary
$218March
$179April
$176lowestMay
$201June
$213July
$240August
$230September
$208October
$191November
$179December
$211Carbon Emissions
779 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,298 kWh
Kiawah Island's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Coal, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 55% of Kiawah Island's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 22%. Coal provides 18% of the energy in Kiawah Island. Solar provides 3% of the energy in Kiawah Island. Hydroelectric provides 2% of the energy in Kiawah Island.
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.
1,897 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$17,922
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Kiawah Island 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.
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¢ |
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