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
4/10
Moderate Risk
EIA SAIDI/SAIFI 2023
Outages / Year
1.3
per customer
EIA SAIFI 2023
Avg. Duration
10.2
hours
EIA SAIDI 2023
Electricity Rate
16.1¢
per kWh
EIA 2026-02
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 Carolina Incentives & Rebates
South Carolina offers a 25% state solar tax credit (up to $3,500 per year, with 10-year carryforward). Net metering available. Note: The federal 30% residential solar tax credit expired December 31, 2025 for customer-owned systems. Solar leases and PPAs may still offer indirect savings from the commercial tax credit. Check with a tax advisor for current eligibility. Source: DSIRE, EnergySage.
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