WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Nichols
South Carolina
South Carolina
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Nichols
January
$189highestFebruary
$168March
$131April
$130lowestMay
$148June
$154July
$170August
$161September
$148October
$138November
$131December
$155Carbon Emissions
658 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,097 kWh
Nichols's energy comes from Nuclear, Coal, Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, and Solar. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 52% of Nichols's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 23%. Natural Gas provides 20% of the energy in Nichols. Hydroelectric provides 2% of the energy in Nichols. Solar provides 2% of the energy in Nichols.
53%
Nuclear
23%
Coal
20%
Natural Gas
2%
Hydroelectric
2%
Solar
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
$12,925
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Nichols 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¢ |
| Net Metering - Residential | TOU | 5¢ to 7¢ |
| Residential Demand - Single Phase | Fixed | 5¢ |
| 3 Phase Residential Rate | Fixed | 10¢ to 13¢ |
| Residential Pre-Pay | Fixed | 10¢ to 13¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 11¢ to 14¢ |
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