SC ENERGY GUIDE
Home Energy Independence Plan for South Carolina
South Carolina faces hurricane and severe storm risks. The state offers a good solar tax credit that makes backup power more affordable.
South Carolina Grid Reliability
Reliability Score
5/10Moderate Risk
Avg. Outages / Year
1Avg. Duration
7hAvg. Electricity Rate
15.4¢per kWh · Source: EIA 2026-01
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Primary Outage Risks in South Carolina
Hurricanes
Severe thunderstorms
Tornadoes
Ice storms
South Carolina Energy Sources
Natural Gas40%
Coal20%
Nuclear18%
Renewables22%
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration
South CarolinaIncentives & Rebates
South Carolina offers a 25% state tax credit for solar (up to $3,500). 30% federal tax credit applies.
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