What are South Carolina Pub Serv Auth RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE RATE SCHEDULE RT-17 peak hours and rates?
RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE RATE SCHEDULE RT-17 from South Carolina Pub Serv Auth is a time-of-use plan: electricity costs the most during peak hours (1 p.m.–7 p.m.) at about $0.34/kWh and the least off-peak at about $0.06/kWh. Shifting heavy usage out of the peak window lowers the bill.
Peak window
1 p.m.–7 p.m.
Peak price
34¢/kWh
Off-peak price
6¢/kWh
Fixed charge
$28.00/mo
The RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE RATE SCHEDULE RT-17 day, hour by hour
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Winter
Jan–May, Oct–Dec
| Period | Hours | $/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Peak | 6 a.m.–10 a.m. | $0.31 |
| Mid-Peak | 10 a.m.–6 a.m. | $0.06 |
Summer
Jun–Sep
| Period | Hours | $/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Peak | 1 p.m.–7 p.m. | $0.34 |
| Mid-Peak | 7 p.m.–1 p.m. | $0.06 |
Frequently asked questions
What are South Carolina Pub Serv Auth RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE RATE SCHEDULE RT-17 peak hours and rates? +
RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE RATE SCHEDULE RT-17 from South Carolina Pub Serv Auth is a time-of-use plan: electricity costs the most during peak hours (1 p.m.–7 p.m.) at about $0.34/kWh and the least off-peak at about $0.06/kWh. Shifting heavy usage out of the peak window lowers the bill.
When is the cheapest time to use electricity on RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE RATE SCHEDULE RT-17? +
The cheapest electricity on South Carolina Pub Serv Auth RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE RATE SCHEDULE RT-17 is during off-peak hours (10 a.m.–6 a.m.), at about 6¢/kWh. Shift EV charging, laundry, dishwashing, and pre-cooling into these hours to pay the least.
How much more is peak vs off-peak on RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE RATE SCHEDULE RT-17? +
Peak power costs about 34¢/kWh versus 6¢/kWh off-peak — a difference of about 28¢/kWh. Running a 5 kWh load (a load of laundry plus dishwasher) off-peak instead of at peak saves roughly $1.41.
Who offers RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE RATE SCHEDULE RT-17? +
RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE RATE SCHEDULE RT-17 is a residential electricity plan from South Carolina Pub Serv Auth (South Carolina Pub Serv Auth).
About this data
Compiled by Optiwatt from the OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database (5903b7285457a3c031cd3b42). Representative — verify exact prices on your South Carolina Pub Serv Auth bill or tariff sheet.
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Data last updated June 18, 2026. Compiled by Energy Advisor from published utility tariffs.