Electricity rates in South Carolina

Average price (Aug 2026)

15.76¢/kWh

Change vs Aug 2025

+4.0%+0.60¢/kWh

Rank (1 = most expensive)

32ndof 51

vs U.S. average

−13.2%−2.40¢/kWh

South Carolina residential electricity price, last 12 months

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (Aug 2026). Retrieved November 5, 2026. About our data

What common appliances cost to run in South Carolina

Worked examples at 15.76¢/kWh, the August 2026 average:

• Running a 1,500 W space heater 6 hours a day for 30 days uses 270 kWh and costs about $42.55.
• Running a 3,500 W central air conditioner 8 hours a day for 30 days uses 840 kWh and costs about $132.38.
• Running a refrigerator using 500 kWh per year uses 500 kWh and costs about $78.80 a year.

Try your own appliance in the appliance cost calculator.

Typical monthly use and bill

South Carolina residential customers used an average of 1,066 kWh a month in 2025 (EIA annual data). At 15.76¢/kWh, that works out to about $168.00 a month.

States with similar prices

• Georgia: 15.90¢/kWh
• Texas: 15.91¢/kWh
• Oregon: 15.92¢/kWh

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Data last updated: November 5, 2026