WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Summerville
South Carolina
South Carolina
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Summerville
January
$181highestFebruary
$164March
$132April
$129lowestMay
$147June
$156July
$171August
$165September
$154October
$139November
$131December
$142Carbon Emissions
654 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,089 kWh
Summerville's energy comes from Nuclear, Coal, Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, and Solar. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 52% of Summerville's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 23%. Natural Gas provides 20% of the energy in Summerville. Hydroelectric provides 2% of the energy in Summerville. Solar provides 2% of the energy in Summerville.
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.
1,007 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$19,037
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Summerville 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 Time of Day | TOU | 6¢ to 36¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 10¢ |
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 |
| 2 (Low Use Residential Service) | Fixed | 10¢ |
| 5 (Residential Service Time-Of-Use) | TOU | 10¢ to 27¢ |
| 8 (Residential Service) | Fixed | 13¢ to 15¢ |
| 6 (Residential Service Energy Conservation Rate) | Fixed | 12¢ to 13¢ |
| 7 (Residential Service Time-Of-Use Demand) | TOU | 8¢ to 9¢ |
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