South Carolina Electricity Rates & Prices

16.18¢
per kWh (avg residential)
$146
est. monthly bill at 900 kWh
Medium
rate tier
-0.88¢ (-5.16%)
month-over-month change

The typical South Carolina home pays about 16.18¢ per kilowatt-hour — roughly $146 a month at average usage. The figures here reflect the latest EIA reporting and show how South Carolina electricity prices compare to the national average, plus what's pushing them up or down.

Data status: freshDataset last updated Aug 17, 2026 (UTC). The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) publishes monthly state data with a reporting lag, so the rates above reflect May 2026 activity. · Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · Methodology

South Carolina's average residential electricity price is 16.18¢/kWh for the latest complete EIA reporting month (May 2026). This places South Carolina in the medium rate tier compared with other states. At 900 kWh of monthly usage, the estimated electricity bill is about $145.62 at the all-in average rate.

How South Carolina compares nationally

Low <15¢Medium 15–22¢High >22¢U.S. average: 18.44¢/kWh
US electricity rates by stateHighest: Hawaii at 52¢/kWh. Lowest: Idaho at 12.35¢/kWh. U.S. average: 18.44¢/kWh.Alabama: 16.77¢/kWh — 9% below the U.S. averageAlaska: 28.23¢/kWh — 53% above the U.S. averageArizona: 15.23¢/kWh — 17% below the U.S. averageArkansas: 14.36¢/kWh — 22% below the U.S. averageCalifornia: 33.25¢/kWh — 80% above the U.S. averageColorado: 16.16¢/kWh — 12% below the U.S. averageConnecticut: 27.37¢/kWh — 48% above the U.S. averageDelaware: 19.38¢/kWh — 5% above the U.S. averageDistrict of Columbia: 25.4¢/kWh — 38% above the U.S. averageFlorida: 15.17¢/kWh — 18% below the U.S. averageGeorgia: 15.84¢/kWh — 14% below the U.S. averageHawaii: 52¢/kWh — 182% above the U.S. averageIdaho: 12.35¢/kWh — 33% below the U.S. averageIllinois: 23.85¢/kWh — 29% above the U.S. averageIndiana: 18.15¢/kWh — 2% below the U.S. averageIowa: 14.14¢/kWh — 23% below the U.S. averageKansas: 15.13¢/kWh — 18% below the U.S. averageKentucky: 14.98¢/kWh — 19% below the U.S. averageLouisiana: 14.15¢/kWh — 23% below the U.S. averageMaine: 28.63¢/kWh — 55% above the U.S. averageMaryland: 21.77¢/kWh — 18% above the U.S. averageMassachusetts: 28.82¢/kWh — 56% above the U.S. averageMichigan: 22.01¢/kWh — 19% above the U.S. averageMinnesota: 16.95¢/kWh — 8% below the U.S. averageMississippi: 16.16¢/kWh — 12% below the U.S. averageMissouri: 13.68¢/kWh — 26% below the U.S. averageMontana: 14.67¢/kWh — 20% below the U.S. averageNebraska: 13.59¢/kWh — 26% below the U.S. averageNevada: 13.6¢/kWh — 26% below the U.S. averageNew Hampshire: 27.33¢/kWh — 48% above the U.S. averageNew Jersey: 23.27¢/kWh — 26% above the U.S. averageNew Mexico: 14.12¢/kWh — 23% below the U.S. averageNew York: 29.93¢/kWh — 62% above the U.S. averageNorth Carolina: 15.09¢/kWh — 18% below the U.S. averageNorth Dakota: 13.61¢/kWh — 26% below the U.S. averageOhio: 19.52¢/kWh — 6% above the U.S. averageOklahoma: 13.38¢/kWh — 27% below the U.S. averageOregon: 16.27¢/kWh — 12% below the U.S. averagePennsylvania: 21.55¢/kWh — 17% above the U.S. averageRhode Island: 29.46¢/kWh — 60% above the U.S. averageSouth Dakota: 15.73¢/kWh — 15% below the U.S. averageTennessee: 14.47¢/kWh — 22% below the U.S. averageTexas: 16.44¢/kWh — 11% below the U.S. averageUtah: 12.96¢/kWh — 30% below the U.S. averageVermont: 24.89¢/kWh — 35% above the U.S. averageVirginia: 17.61¢/kWh — 5% below the U.S. averageWashington: 14.95¢/kWh — 19% below the U.S. averageWest Virginia: 16.8¢/kWh — 9% below the U.S. averageWisconsin: 19.74¢/kWh — 7% above the U.S. averageWyoming: 14.8¢/kWh — 20% below the U.S. averageSouth Carolina: 16.18¢/kWh — 12% below the U.S. averageALAKAZARCACOCTDEDCFLGAHIIDILINIAKSKYLAMEMDMAMIMNMSMOMTNENVNHNJNMNYNCNDOHOKORPARISCSDTNTXUTVTVAWAWVWIWY
At 16.18¢/kWh, South Carolina is about 12% below the U.S. average. Green is cheaper, red is costlier — hover any state to compare.

South Carolina electricity prices, last 12 months

From June 2025 to May 2026, the average residential rate moved +1.39¢/kWh. Monthly figures are EIA state averages; the change column is versus the prior month.

MonthAvg rate (¢/kWh)Change
May 202616.18−0.88¢
April 202617.06+0.61¢
March 202616.45+0.30¢
February 202616.15+0.74¢
January 202615.41+0.59¢
December 202514.82−0.71¢
November 202515.53−0.12¢
October 202515.65+0.31¢
September 202515.34+0.36¢
August 202514.98+0.28¢
July 202514.70−0.09¢
June 202514.79−0.62¢

South Carolina electricity price history has the full monthly record and year-over-year comparisons.

South Carolina rates have risen 25.5% over the past five years. The year-by-year record, with the change for each year, is on South Carolina electricity price history: up 25.5% in 5 years.

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Quick South Carolina bill estimate

Est. South Carolina electricity cost: $145.62

Fees are already included: this uses the all-in average rate — energy, delivery, and utility fees together, not just the electricity. See what's inside the all-in rate.

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91
Value Score™ (Excellent)
88
Price Index™ (Below National Average)

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FAQ

What is the average residential electricity price in South Carolina?

South Carolina's average residential electricity rate is 16.18¢/kWh (EIA, May 2026).

How is the South Carolina bill estimate calculated?

Monthly kWh × 16.18¢/kWh ÷ 100, using South Carolina's EIA all-in average residential rate (delivery included).

Does the South Carolina rate include delivery fees and taxes?

Yes for delivery and utility fees: South Carolina's all-in rate of 16.18¢/kWh already includes delivery (T&D), fixed charges, and other utility fees. Locally billed taxes vary by area and utility within South Carolina.

Is electricity in South Carolina cheaper than the U.S. average?

At 16.18¢/kWh, South Carolina is 12% below the U.S. average of 18.44¢/kWh — the EIA's U.S.-total residential price — which places South Carolina in the medium rate tier.

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Methodology & data

Average residential electricity price in cents per kWh from the published state-level dataset. Values are used as a reference benchmark for comparison and estimation.

Estimates use the EIA all-in average residential rate — energy, delivery, fixed charges, and utility fees together, not just the electricity itself. Fees are inside the rate, not an extra on top; how your own bill splits fixed versus per-kWh charges varies by utility.

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