South Carolina — Electricity Costs & Energy Profile
South Carolina residential electricity costs 14.96¢/kWh, ranking #21 cheapest among all states.
14.96¢
Residential Rate
#21
Price Rank (Cheapest)
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Renewable Energy
11.05¢
Commercial Rate
Electricity Rates
| Residential | 14.96¢/kWh |
| Commercial | 11.05¢/kWh |
| Industrial | 7.11¢/kWh |
| National Average (Residential) | 17.92¢/kWh |
Frequently Asked Questions
The residential electricity rate in South Carolina is 14.96¢ per kilowatt-hour, ranking #21 cheapest among all states. The national average is 17.92¢/kWh.
Renewable energy generation data for South Carolina is available in our detailed state profile.
Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Prices in cents per kilowatt-hour. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.