South Carolina Public Service Authority bill decoder
South Carolina Public Service Authority sells under this tariff at 16.80¢ per kWh all-in, +1.68¢ against the South Carolina average of 15.12¢. The $20.00 fixed charge is 12% of the bill.
South Carolina Public Service Authority at 1,000 kWh, line by line
South Carolina Public Service Authority bills $20.00 a month, 12% of the $167.96 total at 1,000 kWh. South Carolina Public Service Authority charges 37.441¢ in the higher-rate hours (about 12% of hours) and 11.561¢ in the lower-rate hours, 3.2 to 1.
South Carolina Public Service Authority: what the tariff charges
| Line | Charged | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Customer charge | Fixed, once a month | $20.00 |
| Energy, Nov to Mar, higher-rate hours | 12% of the hours in these months | 37.441¢ per kWh |
| Energy, Nov to Mar, lower-rate hours | 88% of the hours in these months | 11.561¢ per kWh |
| Energy, Apr to Oct, higher-rate hours | 12% of the hours in these months | 37.441¢ per kWh |
| Energy, Apr to Oct, lower-rate hours | 88% of the hours in these months | 11.561¢ per kWh |
South Carolina Public Service Authority at 500, 1,000 and 2,000 kWh
| kWh | Total | ¢/kWh | Fixed | Energy | SC avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | $93.98 | 18.80 | $20.00 | $73.98 | $75.60 |
| 945 (average home) | $159.82 | 16.91 | $20.00 | $139.82 | $142.88 |
| 1,000 | $167.96 | 16.80 | $20.00 | $147.96 | $151.20 |
| 2,000 | $315.92 | 15.80 | $20.00 | $295.92 | $302.40 |
How the South Carolina Public Service Authority total climbs
$56.99 at 250 kWh becomes $463.88 at 3,000 kWh, 8.1 times the bill for 12 times the power.
South Carolina Public Service Authority total in dollars, by kWh
- 57250
- 94500
- 131750
- 1681,000
- 2421,500
- 3162,000
- 4643,000
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South Carolina Public Service Authority: tariff against EIA
EIA-861 puts the 2024 home price at 11.38¢ for South Carolina Public Service Authority, across 185,529 home accounts using 945 kWh a month. The tariff gives 16.91¢ ($159.77). At 1,000 kWh the tariff gives 16.80¢, 48% above that price, wider than the 5% to 20% the decoder treats as common: read the total as this one plan's, not as a typical South Carolina Public Service Authority bill.
South Carolina Public Service Authority: sources and limits
- Tariff: RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE RATE SCHEDULE RT-25, effective 2025-04-01, record 681172388467f7f9150bffbd, updated 2025-04-30; decode_tariffs.csv.
- Tariff sheet cited by the record: https://www.santeecooper.com/Rates/_pdfs/Residential/RT-25.pdf.
- Data: OpenEI URDB, EIA-861, EIA state data.
South Carolina Public Service Authority: taxes, riders and adjustments sit outside these rates.
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Questions
How much does South Carolina Public Service Authority bill at zero kWh?
The fixed part alone: $20.00 a month. It is 21% of the $93.98 that 500 kWh costs.
How much is 1,000 kWh at South Carolina Public Service Authority?
$167.96: $20.00 fixed plus $147.96 energy, 16.80¢ per kWh. Taxes and riders come on top.
Is this South Carolina Public Service Authority tariff close to what South Carolina Public Service Authority homes pay?
No. EIA's 2024 home average for South Carolina Public Service Authority is 11.38¢; at 1,000 kWh this tariff gives 16.80¢, 48% above it, wider than the 5% to 20% the decoder treats as common. Read the total as this one plan's, not as a typical South Carolina Public Service Authority bill.
When is power cheapest at South Carolina Public Service Authority?
Rates are 37.441¢, 11.561¢ by hour. A home that runs more in dear hours pays above the $167.96 shown for 1,000 kWh.
When did the South Carolina Public Service Authority tariff start?
2025-04-01, which is 12 months before our April 2026 snapshot. Look for newer rates on the South Carolina Public Service Authority site.
How much power does a typical South Carolina Public Service Authority home use?
EIA-861 shows 945 kWh a month for 2024. The tariff prices that at $159.77.