South Carolina benefits from diverse generation including nuclear power, with utilities investing in solar and other renewable resources.
Lowest Rates
Duke
~13.8¢/kWh
Highest Rates
Dominion
~14.2¢/kWh
Total Customers
1.55M
across 2 utilities
Key Factors in South Carolina
Nuclear power, diverse generation, coastal challenges, and solar growth.
12-15¢/kWh
Duke Energy (investor-owned)
13-16¢/kWh
Dominion Energy (investor-owned)
A significant portion of the state's electricity is generated from nuclear power, providing reliable, carbon-free energy but also involving high costs and long-term waste management challenges.
Utilities are diversifying their energy sources, including natural gas and renewables, to improve grid resilience and reduce dependence on single fuel sources.
Coastal areas face unique challenges, including hurricane risks and the need for resilient infrastructure, which can impact electricity rates and reliability.
South Carolina is experiencing significant growth in solar energy, with utilities and homeowners increasingly adopting solar panels to lower costs and reduce environmental impact.