STATE ELECTRICITY REPORT / SC
South Carolina electricity prices and operating costs.
Latest residential average: 15.47¢/kWh for 2026-07.
Residential rate15.47¢
1 month-0.5%
1 year+5.2%
5 years+22.8%
Cost to run common equipment in South Carolina
Every row uses the same standardized annual kWh assumption used on the national Cost to Run Index.
| Equipment | Annual kWh | Monthly cost | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Sauna | 1,755 | $23 | $271 |
| Infrared Sauna | 211 | $3 | $33 |
| EV Charging | 2,880 | $37 | $446 |
| Central Air Conditioning | 3,360 | $43 | $520 |
| Heat Pump | 3,600 | $46 | $557 |
| Hot Tub | 2,190 | $28 | $339 |
| Pool Pump | 2,160 | $28 | $334 |
| Electric Water Heater | 4,500 | $58 | $696 |
| Refrigerator | 600 | $8 | $93 |
| Electric Clothes Dryer | 468 | $6 | $72 |
| Dishwasher | 312 | $4 | $48 |
| Electric Oven | 520 | $7 | $80 |
| Dehumidifier | 720 | $9 | $111 |
| Space Heater | 900 | $12 | $139 |
| Chest Freezer | 350 | $5 | $54 |