WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
North Charleston
South Carolina
South Carolina
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in North Charleston
January
$162highestFebruary
$156March
$126April
$125lowestMay
$144June
$151July
$158August
$156September
$148October
$130November
$125lowestDecember
$138Carbon Emissions
594 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
990 kWh
North Charleston's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Coal, Hydroelectric, and Solar. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 56% of North Charleston's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 21%. Coal provides 17% of the energy in North Charleston. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in North Charleston. Solar provides 3% of the energy in North Charleston.
56%
Nuclear
21%
Natural Gas
17%
Coal
3%
Hydroelectric
3%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
1,078 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$18,965
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in North Charleston 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.
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 |
| 7 (Residential Service Time-Of-Use Demand) | TOU | 8¢ to 9¢ |
| 8 (Residential Service) | Fixed | 13¢ to 15¢ |
| 5 (Residential Service Time-Of-Use) | TOU | 10¢ to 27¢ |
| 2 (Low Use Residential Service) | Fixed | 10¢ |
| 6 (Residential Service Energy Conservation Rate) | Fixed | 12¢ to 13¢ |
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