WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Surfside Bch

South Carolina

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The State of Electricity in Surfside Bch

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Surfside Bch

Average monthly bill

January

$195highest

February

$163

March

$139

April

$128

May

$149

June

$154

July

$159

August

$157

September

$152

October

$132

November

$127lowest

December

$151

Carbon Emissions

487 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

988 kWh

Where does Surfside Bch’s electricity come from?

Surfside Bch's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Coal, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 59% of Surfside Bch's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 20%. Coal provides 14% of the energy in Surfside Bch. Solar provides 4% of the energy in Surfside Bch. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Surfside Bch.

59%

Nuclear

20%

Natural Gas

14%

Coal

4%

Solar

3%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Surfside Bch

The state of solar in Surfside Bch

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

$12,535

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

9 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Surfside Bch 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.

Utilities in Surfside Bch

Horry Electric Coop IncSouth Carolina Pub Serv Auth

Horry Electric Coop Inc Rates

Horry Electric Coop Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential Demand - Multi-PhaseFixed
Residential Pre-PayFixed10¢ to 13¢
Residential SolarFixed
Residential ServiceFixed11¢ to 14¢
3 Phase Residential RateFixed10¢ to 13¢
Net Metering - ResidentialTOU5¢ to 7¢
Residential Demand - Single PhaseFixed

South Carolina Pub Serv Auth Rates

South Carolina Pub Serv Auth has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential General Service Fixed8¢ to 10¢
RESIDENTIAL TRANSITION ADJUSTMENT SCHEDULE RTA-17Fixed10¢ to 12¢
RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE RATE SCHEDULE RT-17TOU6¢ to 34¢

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