Final 2024 EIA average: 1,050 kWh/month and $149.51/month. It is not a utility tariff, neighborhood average or provider offer.
ELECTRICITY INTELLIGENCE · REVIEWED AUGUST 2026
Electricity cost in South Carolina
South Carolina electricity planning should combine the serving utility's tariff with actual cooling and household demand. State averages cannot predict an individual bill.
Calculate with your ZIP →What changes the real result?
- All-in delivered rate, fixed fees and time-of-use periods
- Actual monthly kWh and seasonal HVAC load
- Plan term, minimum-use rules, credits and early termination
- Solar export compensation and address-specific production
- EV charging losses, vehicle efficiency and charging time
DO NOT MIX THESE NUMBERS
Average price ≠ utility tariff ≠ retail offer.
EIA divides residential revenue by electricity sold to create an average-revenue benchmark. Your bill applies address-specific rate rules and fees. In competitive markets, compare the full disclosure document at your normal usage—not only the advertised cents per kWh.