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SC · ranked #31 in the US

South Carolina residential rate: 14.7¢/kWh

That's 11% lower than the US average of 16.5¢/kWh. Nuclear (V.C. Summer, Catawba, Oconee) plus gas; humid-subtropical summer cooling dominates the grid peak.

Estimated cost

$49.61/month
$1.65 per day$603.62 per year337.5 kWh monthly
W

A space heater draws full power only while the thermostat/compressor is running — about 7.5 effective hours at 1500W across your 10-hour window.

At your rate

What appliances cost in South Carolina.

Typical monthly running cost at 14.7¢/kWh, sorted by biggest impact on your bill.

ApplianceWattsMonthlyYearly
Electric Furnace20000W$282.24$3,433.92
Central Air Conditioner3500W$151.26$1,840.37
EV Charger Level 2 (240V)7200W$95.26$1,158.95
Electric Pool Heater/Heat Pump5000W$92.61$1,126.75
Heat Pump (Air-Source)2500W$72.77$885.31
EV Charger Level 1 (120V)1400W$61.74$751.17
Single-Speed Pool Pump1500W$52.92$643.86
Space Heater1500W$49.61$603.62
Infrared Heater1500W$39.69$482.90
Oil-Filled Radiator1500W$39.69$482.90
Electric Baseboard Heater1500W$36.38$442.65
Crawlspace Dehumidifier600W$33.34$405.63
Portable Air Conditioner1100W$25.23$306.91
Ductless Mini-Split900W$23.81$289.74
Window Air Conditioner900W$19.05$231.79
Ceramic Heater1500W$18.52$225.35
Dehumidifier500W$18.52$225.35
Gas Furnace (Electric Blower)600W$13.23$160.96
Electric Clothes Dryer3000W$13.23$160.96
Electric Water Heater (Tank)4500W$11.91$144.87
Compact (240V) Dryer2400W$10.58$128.77
Pond / Fountain Pump100W$10.58$128.77
Variable-Speed Pool Pump500W$8.82$107.31
Heated Drying Rack200W$7.06$85.85
Desktop PC (Office/Home)150W$5.95$72.43
Gaming PC (High-End)450W$5.95$72.43
Boiler (Circulator Pump + Controls)200W$5.29$64.39
Dishwasher1200W$5.29$64.39
Heat Pump Dryer800W$5.29$64.39
Indoor Grow Light (LED)100W$5.29$64.39
Refrigerator150W$5.24$63.74
Upright Freezer130W$4.82$58.59
Attic Fan300W$4.76$57.95
Whole-House Fan450W$4.76$57.95
Hot Water Recirculating Pump45W$4.76$57.95
Air Purifier40W$4.23$51.51
Electric Range/Stove2500W$4.13$50.30
Induction Cooktop1800W$3.97$48.29
Tankless Electric Water Heater18000W$3.97$48.29
Attic Exhaust Fan (Passive-Intake)300W$3.97$48.29
Deep Fryer1700W$3.75$45.61
Heat Pump Water Heater550W$3.64$44.27
Box Fan100W$3.53$42.92
Slow Cooker / Crock-Pot200W$3.53$42.92
Home Theater Projector250W$3.31$40.24
Hot Tub / Spa1500W$3.31$40.24
Chest Freezer100W$3.18$38.63
Cable/Satellite Box (DVR)30W$3.18$38.63
NAS (Network-Attached Storage)30W$3.18$38.63
Mini Fridge85W$3.15$38.31
OLED TV (65-inch)170W$3.00$36.49
Wine Cooler90W$2.86$34.77
PlayStation 5200W$2.65$32.19
Treadmill750W$2.48$30.18
Electric Leaf Blower1100W$2.43$29.51
Electric Hot Plate1200W$2.38$28.97
OLED TV (55-inch)130W$2.29$27.90
Microwave Oven1000W$2.21$26.83
Incandescent Bulb (100W)100W$2.21$26.83
Sous Vide Cooker800W$2.12$25.75
Countertop Ice Maker150W$2.12$25.75
Xbox Series X/S160W$2.12$25.75
LED TV (65-inch)115W$2.03$24.68
Laptop50W$1.98$24.14
32-inch Monitor45W$1.79$21.73
Electric Blanket100W$1.76$21.46
Instant Pot / Electric Pressure Cooker1000W$1.76$21.46
Gas Clothes Dryer (Electric Blower)400W$1.76$21.46
Electric Griddle1500W$1.65$20.12
Electric Wok1500W$1.65$20.12
Ceiling Fan60W$1.59$19.32
UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)15W$1.59$19.32
Landscape / Path Lights60W$1.59$19.32
Air Fryer1500W$1.49$18.11
Humidifier50W$1.41$17.17
LED TV (55-inch)80W$1.41$17.17
Tower Fan50W$1.32$16.10
A/V Receiver100W$1.32$16.10
Home Theater in a Box100W$1.32$16.10
Incandescent Bulb (60W)60W$1.32$16.10
Elliptical Trainer400W$1.32$16.10
Waffle Iron1100W$1.21$14.76
27-inch Monitor30W$1.19$14.49
Hair Dryer1800W$1.19$14.49
Washing Machine (Top Load)500W$1.10$13.41
Toaster Oven1400W$1.08$13.15
Powered Bookshelf Speakers40W$1.06$12.88
Holiday String Lights (Incandescent)40W$1.06$12.88
Aquarium Light30W$1.06$12.88
Wi-Fi Router10W$1.06$12.88
Cable/DSL Modem10W$1.06$12.88
Electric Lawn Mower1500W$0.99$12.07
Chandelier (Multi-Bulb Fixture)72W$0.95$11.59
Desk Fan25W$0.88$10.73
Yogurt Maker25W$0.88$10.73
Halogen Bulb50W$0.88$10.73
Smart Display (Echo Show / Nest Hub)8W$0.85$10.30
External Hard Drive8W$0.85$10.30
Mesh Wi-Fi Node (per node)8W$0.85$10.30
Security System Panel8W$0.85$10.30
Indoor Electric Grill1500W$0.79$9.66
Powered Subwoofer60W$0.79$9.66
Washing Machine (Front Load)350W$0.77$9.39
Electric Kettle1500W$0.66$8.05
Central Vacuum System1500W$0.66$8.05
3D Printer (FDM)120W$0.64$7.73
Outdoor Porch/Wall Light12W$0.64$7.73
Rice Cooker500W$0.62$7.51
Bread Machine550W$0.61$7.38
Fluorescent Tube (4-ft T8)32W$0.56$6.87
Gas Range (Electric Ignition)400W$0.53$6.44
Soundbar30W$0.53$6.44
Security Camera (Wired)5W$0.53$6.44
Ethernet Switch (8-port)5W$0.53$6.44
Electric Shaver (Charging)5W$0.53$6.44
Smart Speaker (Echo / HomePod)4W$0.42$5.15
Video Doorbell4W$0.42$5.15
Sprinkler Controller4W$0.42$5.15
Toaster850W$0.37$4.56
LED Garage/Shop Light40W$0.35$4.29
Range Hood150W$0.33$4.02
Smart Thermostat3W$0.32$3.86
Clothes Iron1200W$0.32$3.86
Recessed Can Light12W$0.32$3.86
Doorbell Transformer3W$0.32$3.86
Food Processor700W$0.31$3.76
Drip Coffee Maker900W$0.30$3.62
Electric Pressure Washer1600W$0.28$3.43
Popcorn Maker1200W$0.26$3.22
LED Bulb (12W, 75W equivalent)12W$0.26$3.22
LED Light Strip (5m)15W$0.26$3.22
Electric String Trimmer600W$0.26$3.22
Well Pump1100W$0.24$2.95
Espresso Machine1350W$0.24$2.90
Exercise Bike / Peloton100W$0.22$2.68
Electric Toothbrush Charger2W$0.21$2.58
LED Bulb (9W, 60W equivalent)9W$0.20$2.41
Smart LED Bulb9W$0.20$2.41
Floor Lamp15W$0.20$2.41
Clothes Steamer1500W$0.17$2.01
Nintendo Switch18W$0.16$1.93
Stand Mixer325W$0.14$1.74
Blu-ray Player15W$0.13$1.61
VR Headset (Charging + Play)15W$0.13$1.61
Security Flood Light30W$0.13$1.61
Holiday String Lights (LED)5W$0.13$1.61
CFL Bulb (13W, 60W equivalent)13W$0.11$1.40
Heated Mattress Pad120W$0.11$1.29
Ventless Gas Heater (Electric Ignition)15W$0.11$1.29
Motion Sensor Light Switch1W$0.11$1.29
Juicer400W$0.09$1.07
Blender600W$0.08$0.97
Tablet Charger15W$0.08$0.97
Streaming Device (Roku/Fire TV/Apple TV)4W$0.07$0.86
Phone Charger5W$0.07$0.86
Soldering Iron/Station60W$0.07$0.80
Curling Iron / Flat Iron75W$0.07$0.80
Paper Shredder250W$0.06$0.67
Garbage Disposal550W$0.05$0.59
Hand Mixer200W$0.04$0.54
Record Player / Turntable10W$0.04$0.54
Table Lamp10W$0.04$0.54
Sump Pump800W$0.04$0.43
Immersion Blender250W$0.03$0.40
Laser Printer500W$0.02$0.27
Rowing Machine8W$0.02$0.21
Inkjet Printer15W$0.01$0.08
Electric Can Opener70W$0.00$0.04
Flatbed/Document Scanner25W$0.00$0.03
Garage Door Opener350W$0.00$0.00

Utilities serving South Carolina

  • Duke Energy Carolinas
  • Duke Energy Progress
  • Dominion Energy South Carolina
  • Santee Cooper

Deregulation status

none

In South Carolina your utility is both the supplier and the deliverer. No supplier shopping, but regulated rates tend to be more stable.

Sources: www.eia.gov · psc.sc.gov

Last updated: 2026-04-13