South Carolina Electricity Rates
Residential rate
17.06¢/kWh
-9% vs US average
Rank (most expensive)
#23
of 51 (incl. DC)
Est. monthly bill
$150
at the US-typical 880 kWh/month
What that rate means in practice
| Appliance (typical use) | Cost per month in South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Space heater | $46.68 |
| Central air conditioner (3 ton) | $145.21 |
| Window AC unit | $37.34 |
| Portable AC unit | $45.64 |
| Electric water heater (tank) | $62.23 |
| Heat pump water heater | $15.56 |
| Electric clothes dryer | $15.56 |
| Washing machine | $1.30 |
| Dishwasher | $6.74 |
| Refrigerator (modern) | $6.22 |
| Chest freezer | $7.26 |
| Electric oven | $12.97 |
Typical wattages and durations, adjust them in the calculator.
Run your own numbers for South Carolina
- Heat pump vs gas furnace, gas here currently costs about $2.57/therm
- EV home charging cost
- Solar payback under 2026 rules
- South Carolina rebates that are still available
Rate source: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (residential average). Bills vary by utility and usage.