Residential electricity prices in North Charleston, SC in April 2026 averaged approximately 17.06 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 9% less than the national average rate of 18.83 ¢/kWh (April 2026). [1]
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See how electricity costs in North Charleston differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from March 2025 to March 2026 - residential electricity prices in North Charleston increased approximately 8%, from 15.27 ¢/kWh to 16.45 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in North Charleston in April 2026 averaged 26.63 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 47% more than the national average rate of 18.17 $/Mcf (April 2026). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of North Charleston natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare North Charleston natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in North Charleston (South Carolina) decreased approximately 100%, from 19.84 $/Mcf (March 2025) to 0.00 $/Mcf (March 2026). [2]
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See the chart below for a comparison of North Charleston solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare North Charleston levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
→ k/m/d: kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
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Households in the United States have benefited from falling energy prices in recent years, which has driven down the cost of living.
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The city of North Charleston, SC in Charleston County has an approximate population of 97,471. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in North Charleston, SC, or for other information related to utilities in North Charleston, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Approximately 13 percent of total U.S. residential electricity consumption in 2011 was for lighting.
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