EIA data through August 2026 · updated 2026-10-29

South Carolina Public Service Authority electricity rates

South Carolina Public Service Authority (state) residential customers paid about 14.5¢ per kWh (Jan–Aug 2026) — an average bill of $108 for 945 kWh a month.

Avg. home price14.5¢per kWh
Residential customers185,529SC, 2024
Avg. monthly use945kWh
Commercial9.4¢per kWh
Industrial5.1¢per kWh

What a month costs with South Carolina Public Service Authority

500 kWh / month$72
900 kWh / month$130
1,200 kWh / month$174

Monthly cost at the average price of 14.5¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Price trend

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South Carolina averageU.S. averageSouth Carolina Public Service Authority
Aug 202615.8¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago+4%15.2¢
vs. 5 years ago+22.8%12.8¢
Record high17.1¢Apr 2026
Avg. home bill$2261,436 kWh, Aug
EIA forecast, South Atlantic16.0¢Dec 2027

Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the South Atlantic region, which includes Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia.

ZIP codes served

Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.

Questions

What is South Carolina Public Service Authority’s electricity rate?

About 14.5¢ per kWh for residential customers (Jan–Aug 2026 average, EIA-861M), including fixed charges spread over usage.

What is the average South Carolina Public Service Authority electric bill?

$108 a month in 2024, for an average of 945 kWh (EIA-861).

Is South Carolina Public Service Authority cheaper than the South Carolina average?

Yes: 14.5¢ versus the South Carolina average of 15.8¢ (Aug 2026).