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South Carolina Electricity South Carolina electricity rates in May 2017 averaged 12.99 cents per kilowatthour -- an estimated 0 percent less than the 13.02 cents per kilowatthour average rate in the U.S. overall in May 2017.[1 ]
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South Carolina Natural Gas South Carolina natural gas rates in May 2017 averaged 22.19 dollars per thousand cubic feet -- an estimated 68 percent more than the 13.21 dollars per thousand cubic feet average rate in the nation overall in May 2017.[2 ]
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South Carolina Solar Energy South Carolina solar energy averaged about 5.16 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) on an annual basis -- an estimated 38% more than the 3.73 kWh/m2/day generated at a low-output location in the U.S.[3 ]
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More information about South Carolina About South Carolina South Carolina has an estimated population of 4,625,364, which ranks 24th in the nation. [4 ]
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Wind energy had a big year in the U.S. in 2015, accounting for more new electricity capacity in the country than any other energy source.
Last year was a record-breaking one for solar power generation in the U.S., and 2016 looks to have an even brighter future, the SEIA said.
For the first time ever, natural gas is expected to surpass coal as an electricity generating source in the United States.
