WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Myrtle Beach
South Carolina
South Carolina
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Myrtle Beach
January
$218highestFebruary
$187March
$147April
$146lowestMay
$164June
$174July
$189August
$180September
$170October
$156November
$146lowestDecember
$173Carbon Emissions
642 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,069 kWh
Myrtle Beach's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Coal, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 55% of Myrtle Beach's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 22%. Coal provides 18% of the energy in Myrtle Beach. Solar provides 3% of the energy in Myrtle Beach. Hydroelectric provides 2% of the energy in Myrtle Beach.
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.
1,626 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$17,132
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Myrtle Beach 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.
Horry Electric Coop Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Solar | Fixed | 5¢ |
| Residential Demand - Multi-Phase | Fixed | 5¢ |
| Residential Pre-Pay | Fixed | 10¢ to 13¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 11¢ to 14¢ |
| 3 Phase Residential Rate | Fixed | 10¢ to 13¢ |
| Residential Demand - Single Phase | Fixed | 5¢ |
| Net Metering - Residential | TOU | 5¢ to 7¢ |
South Carolina Pub Serv Auth has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE RATE SCHEDULE RT-17 | TOU | 6¢ to 34¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TRANSITION ADJUSTMENT SCHEDULE RTA-17 | Fixed | 10¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential General Service | Fixed | 8¢ to 10¢ |
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