WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
North Myrtle Beach
South Carolina
South Carolina
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in North Myrtle Beach
January
$203highestFebruary
$163March
$138April
$127May
$138June
$153July
$158August
$158September
$149October
$131November
$126lowestDecember
$155Carbon Emissions
485 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
984 kWh
North Myrtle Beach's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Coal, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 59% of North Myrtle Beach's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 20%. Coal provides 14% of the energy in North Myrtle Beach. Solar provides 4% of the energy in North Myrtle Beach. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in North Myrtle Beach.
59%
Nuclear
20%
Natural Gas
14%
Coal
4%
Solar
3%
Hydroelectric
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
1,336 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$17,766
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in North 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.
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 General Service | Fixed | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TRANSITION ADJUSTMENT SCHEDULE RTA-17 | Fixed | 10¢ to 12¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE RATE SCHEDULE RT-17 | TOU | 6¢ to 34¢ |
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