NOAA Climate Analysis for 29201: HVAC Energy Demand
In 29201 (Downtown Columbia / The Vista), summer cooling increases your kWh electric bill by 54% compared to the winter heating baseline.
Homes in this postal zone record an average of 2,080 Cooling Degree Days annually. High HVAC seasonal efficiency (SEER2 16+) and window tinting directly protect against top-tier summer rate charges.
Cooling Degree Days (CDD): 2,080
Reflects air conditioning runtime. Critical for managing peak electric bills.
Heating Degree Days (HDD): 2,450
Reflects winter furnace and heat pump energy consumption.
Assigned Utility Providers for ZIP 29201
Power Utility:
Dominion Energy South Carolina
Water Authority:
Columbia Water
Natural Gas:
Dominion Energy Gas SC