WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Union

South Carolina

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The State of Electricity in Union

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

Average monthly bill

January

$263highest

February

$173

March

$142

April

$139lowest

May

$151

June

$161

July

$180

August

$164

September

$154

October

$144

November

$145

December

$184

Carbon Emissions

540 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,094 kWh

Where does Union’s electricity come from?

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

59%

Nuclear

20%

Natural Gas

14%

Coal

4%

Solar

3%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Union

The state of solar in Union

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

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Energy generated by average sized system

$13,750

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

10 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

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Energy Efficiency Incentives in Union

incentivesavingsutility 
Heat Pump Water Heaters$350Duke Energy CarolinasSee Details
Central Air Conditioning - Split Systems$400-$500Dominion Energy South Carolina, IncSee Details
Air-Source Heat Pump - Single Package$400-$500Dominion Energy South Carolina, IncSee Details
Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems$400-$500Dominion Energy South Carolina, IncSee Details
Central Air Conditioning - Single Package$400-$500Dominion Energy South Carolina, IncSee Details
Light BulbsVariesDominion Energy South Carolina, IncSee Details
Light BulbsVariesDuke Energy CarolinasSee Details
Heat Pump Water Heaters$750Dominion Energy South Carolina, IncSee Details
Light FixturesVariesDuke Energy CarolinasSee Details

Utilities in Union

Broad River Electric Coop, IncDuke Energy Carolinas - South Carolina

Broad River Electric Coop, Inc Rates

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

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Rate code 710 Net Metering Residential Service Three-PhaseFixed12¢ to 14¢
Rate Code 430, Pre-Paid Residential Single-PhaseFixed12¢ to 13¢
Rate Code 30, Residential Service Single-PhaseFixed12¢ to 13¢
Residential Service Single Phase (Rate code 10, 410)Fixed12¢ to 14¢
Rate Code 430, Pre-Paid Residential Service Three -PhaseFixed12¢ to 13¢
Rate Code 24 Residential Service - Energy Conservation at 4 LOTS per light- Single PhaseFixed12¢
Rate Code 720, Net Metering Single-PhaseFixed12¢
Residential Service Three-Phase (Rate 20, 420, 720)Fixed12¢
Rate Code 24 Residential Service - Energy Conservation at 4 LOTS per light- Three PhaseFixed12¢
Standard Residential 10Fixed12¢ to 14¢
Residential Service Single-Phase (Rate 20, 420, 720)Fixed12¢
Rate Code 720, Net Metering Three-PhaseFixed12¢
Rate Code 80 Residential Time-Of-Use, Three-PhaseTOU7¢ to 22¢
Residential Service Three Phase (Rate Code 10, 410)Fixed12¢ to 14¢
Rate Code 730, Net Metering Single-PhaseFixed12¢ to 13¢
Rate Code 730, Net Metering Three-PhaseFixed12¢ to 13¢
Rate Code 80 Residential Time-Of-Use, Single-PhaseTOU7¢ to 22¢
Rate Code 30, Residential Service Three-PhaseFixed12¢ to 13¢

Duke Energy Carolinas - South Carolina Rates

Duke Energy Carolinas - South Carolina has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential ServiceFixed12¢ to 13¢
Residential Service Energy Star All-ElectricFixed11¢ to 11¢
Residential Service Energy Star StandardFixed12¢ to 12¢
Residential Electric Water Heating and Space Conditioning - REFixed11¢ to 12¢
Residential Service Time-of-UseTOU5¢ to 427¢

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