WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Surfside Beach
South Carolina
South Carolina
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Surfside Beach
January
$213highestFebruary
$189March
$151April
$150lowestMay
$169June
$178July
$196August
$190September
$177October
$160November
$151December
$179Carbon Emissions
658 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,096 kWh
Surfside Beach's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Coal, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 55% of Surfside Beach's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 22%. Coal provides 18% of the energy in Surfside Beach. Solar provides 3% of the energy in Surfside Beach. Hydroelectric provides 2% of the energy in Surfside Beach.
55%
Nuclear
22%
Natural Gas
18%
Coal
3%
Solar
2%
Hydroelectric
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
984 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$17,231
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Surfside 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 TRANSITION ADJUSTMENT SCHEDULE RTA-17 | Fixed | 10¢ to 12¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE RATE SCHEDULE RT-17 | TOU | 6¢ to 34¢ |
| Residential General Service | Fixed | 8¢ to 10¢ |
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 Service | Fixed | 11¢ to 14¢ |
| Residential Solar | Fixed | 5¢ |
| Residential Demand - Multi-Phase | Fixed | 5¢ |
| Residential Pre-Pay | Fixed | 10¢ to 13¢ |
| Net Metering - Residential | TOU | 5¢ to 7¢ |
| 3 Phase Residential Rate | Fixed | 10¢ to 13¢ |
| Residential Demand - Single Phase | Fixed | 5¢ |
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