WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Welcome
South Carolina
South Carolina
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Welcome
January
$162February
$134March
$101April
$99lowestMay
$130June
$211July
$243highestAugust
$242September
$156October
$114November
$110December
$147Carbon Emissions
670 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,065 kWh
Welcome's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Coal, Hydroelectric, and Solar. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 56% of Welcome's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 21%. Coal provides 17% of the energy in Welcome. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Welcome. Solar provides 3% of the energy in Welcome.
56%
Nuclear
21%
Natural Gas
17%
Coal
3%
Hydroelectric
3%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
1,086 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$17,206
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Welcome 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.
| incentive | savings | utility | |
| Light Bulbs | Varies | Duke Energy Carolinas | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems | $400-$500 | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Single Package | $400-$500 | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | See Details |
| Light Bulbs | Varies | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Split Systems | $400-$500 | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | See Details |
| Light Fixtures | Varies | Duke Energy Carolinas | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Single Package | $400-$500 | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $750 | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $350 | Duke Energy Carolinas | See Details |
Duke Energy Carolinas - South Carolina has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Electric Water Heating and Space Conditioning - RE | Fixed | 11¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential Service Energy Star Standard | Fixed | 12¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential Service Time-of-Use | TOU | 5¢ to 427¢ |
| Residential Service Energy Star All-Electric | Fixed | 11¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 12¢ to 13¢ |
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