WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Mount Pleasant
South Carolina
South Carolina
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Mount Pleasant
January
$219February
$200March
$166April
$164lowestMay
$185June
$198July
$222highestAugust
$212September
$192October
$177November
$165December
$184Carbon Emissions
715 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,191 kWh
Mount Pleasant's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Coal, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 55% of Mount Pleasant's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 22%. Coal provides 18% of the energy in Mount Pleasant. Solar provides 3% of the energy in Mount Pleasant. Hydroelectric provides 2% of the energy in Mount Pleasant.
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.
1,026 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$18,519
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Mount Pleasant 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 Service | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Residential Time of Day | TOU | 6¢ to 36¢ |
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 |
| 8 (Residential Service) | Fixed | 13¢ to 15¢ |
| 6 (Residential Service Energy Conservation Rate) | Fixed | 12¢ to 13¢ |
| 2 (Low Use Residential Service) | Fixed | 10¢ |
| 5 (Residential Service Time-Of-Use) | TOU | 10¢ to 27¢ |
| 7 (Residential Service Time-Of-Use Demand) | TOU | 8¢ to 9¢ |
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