Net Metering in South Carolina
Current NEM policy, export rates, and impact on solar payback for South Carolina homeowners.
NEM Export Rate
$0.060
per kWh
Avg Retail Rate
$0.134
per kWh
% of Retail
45%
compensation
Policy Status
Active
since 2024-01
System Limit
Up to 25 kW residential
max eligible
NEM Policy Details — South Carolina
How South Carolina compensates your excess solar generation
South Carolina transitioned from full NEM to net billing. Duke Energy and Dominion offer reduced export rates. Energy Freedom Act modifications.
Source: South Carolina PSC, DSIRE · Effective: 2024-01
Calculate Your NEM Savings in South Carolina
Annual Production
—
kWh/year
NEM Export Credits
—
per year
Total Annual Savings
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per year
Payback Period
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years
NEM Rate Comparison
South Carolina's NEM rate is 45% of the retail electricity rate — significantly below retail, consider self-consumption or battery storage.
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