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South Carolina Electricity Rate

$0.1460 / kWh

US Rank: #30 most expensive

Comparison: 13.1% below US average ($0.168)

Market Status: Regulated Utility

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Appliance Running Costs in South Carolina

Calculated using South Carolina's average residential rate of $0.1460 per kWh:

Appliance Active Power Hourly Cost Monthly Cost
1500W Space Heater 1500W $0.142 $34.16
Window AC (10,000 BTU) 1200W $0.096 $23.13
Portable Air Conditioner (12k BTU) 1350W $0.138 $33.11
Central Air Conditioner (3-Ton) 3500W $0.256 $68.99
Dehumidifier (50-Pint) 420W $0.040 $14.35
Gaming PC (Under Load) 550W $0.080 $9.64
Desktop PC (Office / Idle) 90W $0.013 $3.15
EV Level 1 Charger (120V / 12A) 1440W $0.210 $63.07
EV Level 2 Charger (240V / 32A) 7680W $1.121 $168.19
Modern Refrigerator (22 cu. ft.) 150W $0.009 $6.31
Chest Freezer 110W $0.008 $5.78
Electric Water Heater (50 Gal) 4500W $0.099 $70.96
Electric Clothes Dryer 3000W $0.329 $9.86
Pool Pump (Single Speed 1.5 HP) 1500W $0.219 $52.56
Hot Tub Heater 4000W $0.146 $105.12
Countertop Microwave 1100W $0.161 $1.45
Air Fryer / Convection Toaster 1700W $0.211 $3.16
Hair Dryer (High Heat) 1800W $0.263 $1.97
Bitcoin Miner (Antminer S19 Pro) 3250W $0.475 $341.64
Aquarium (Heater + Filter 55 Gal) 200W $0.015 $10.51
65-inch OLED TV (Active) 120W $0.018 $2.63
Entertainment Standby / Vampire Draw 35W $0.005 $3.68

Electricity Bill Factors in South Carolina

While the statewide average is $0.1460/kWh, your actual cost may vary depending on municipal utility boundaries, investor-owned utility (IOU) delivery riders, and seasonal volumetric rate adjustments. Enter your exact 5-digit ZIP code on our homepage to resolve hyper-local utility rates.

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