Solar vs. Electricity Cost Comparison in South Carolina
See how solar stacks up against traditional grid electricity in South Carolina. With an average electricity rate of 14.5¢/kWh and 5 peak sun hours per day, South Carolina homeowners can save significantly by going solar.
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Charleston
14.8¢/kWh · 5.1h sun/day
Avg bill: $158/mo · Dominion Energy South Carolina
Columbia
14.5¢/kWh · 5h sun/day
Avg bill: $155/mo · Dominion Energy South Carolina
North Charleston
14.8¢/kWh · 5.1h sun/day
Avg bill: $155/mo · Dominion Energy South Carolina
Greenville
14.2¢/kWh · 4.8h sun/day
Avg bill: $150/mo · Duke Energy Carolinas
Rock Hill
14.5¢/kWh · 4.9h sun/day
Avg bill: $155/mo · Duke Energy Carolinas
Mount Pleasant
14.8¢/kWh · 5.1h sun/day
Avg bill: $165/mo · Dominion Energy South Carolina
Myrtle Beach
14.5¢/kWh · 5.1h sun/day
Avg bill: $155/mo · Santee Cooper
About Electricity Costs in South Carolina
South Carolina residents pay an average of 14.5¢ per kilowatt-hour, resulting in typical monthly bills around $155. With electricity prices rising approximately 3% per year, homeowners in South Carolina could spend an estimated $67,285 on grid electricity over the next 25 years.
Solar energy offers a way to lock in your electricity costs. With 5 peak sun hours per day and full net metering policies, South Carolina is an excellent state for residential solar installations.
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