Charleston Area Information

Moving to Charleston

The climate of the Charleston Metro region is “temperate to subtropical.” With an average of 63% days of sunshine and on average growing season of 294 days every year, the Charleston area offers an outstanding climate that allows year-round enjoyment.

Charleston County School District
Berkeley County School District
Dorchester County School District 2
Dorchester County SC Utilities

To turn on your residential local electric and/or gas, contact SCE&G or Berkeley Electric Co-op. SCE&G requires a deposit unless (1) you bring a letter showing one year of credit history from your previous electric company or (2) active duty air force initiate service from on base SCE&G office. Berkeley Electric Co-op requires a deposit unless you bring a letter showing two years of credit history from your previous electric company.