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South Carolina kWh cost

South Carolina kWh cost calculator

Fast South Carolina electricity estimates using EIA residential-rate defaults, editable kWh assumptions, and clear links back to the full WattNomic calculators.

Fast answer

South Carolina kWh cost is price times usage.

At 16.15 cents per kWh, every 100 kWh in South Carolina costs about $16 before fixed charges, taxes, and utility-specific riders.

South Carolina: 16.15 cents/kWhRank #22 by state/DC rateSource: EIA February 2026 Reviewed: May 2026

South Carolina bill examples

  • $112600 kWh month plus a $15 fixed charge
  • $160900 kWh month plus a $15 fixed charge
  • $2091,200 kWh month plus a $15 fixed charge

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Replace the state default with the rate and fixed charges from your own utility bill for a better answer.

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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (February 2026). Replace defaults with your utility bill before making a purchase decision.

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Common questions

What is the kwh cost in South Carolina?

South Carolina's current WattNomic default is 16.15 cents per kWh from EIA's February 2026 table. Monthly bills also depend on usage, fixed fees, taxes, and utility-specific riders.

How do I estimate a South Carolina electric bill by kWh?

Multiply monthly kWh by South Carolina's cents per kWh, divide by 100, then add fixed monthly charges. Replace the state average with your exact utility bill when available.

Is the South Carolina electricity rate the same as my utility rate?

No. The South Carolina page uses a state-level EIA average for screening. Your utility supply, delivery, time-of-use plan, taxes, and fixed fees can be different.