WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Brooklyn
Maryland
Maryland
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Brooklyn
January
$178highestFebruary
$113lowestMarch
$123April
$148May
$142June
$156July
$161August
$160September
$137October
$146November
$145December
$127Carbon Emissions
432 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
783 kWh
Brooklyn's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Solar, Wind, Coal, and Hydroelectric. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 54% of Brooklyn's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 33%. Solar provides 6% of the energy in Brooklyn. Wind provides 3% of the energy in Brooklyn. Coal provides 2% of the energy in Brooklyn. Hydroelectric provides 2% of the energy in Brooklyn.
54%
Nuclear
33%
Natural Gas
6%
Solar
3%
Wind
2%
Coal
2%
Hydroelectric
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
0 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$13,557
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Brooklyn can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Brooklyn. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
Baltimore Gas and Electric has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Optional Time of Use (Schedule RL) | Fixed | 5¢ to 5¢ |
| Residential Optional Time of Use (Schedule RL) | TOU | 11¢ to 17¢ |
| Residential Delivery and Energy Time of Use (Schedule RD) | TOU | 3¢ to 10¢ |
| Residential Service (Schedule R) | Fixed | 4¢ |
| Residential Electric Vehicle Time-of-Use (Schedule EV) | TOU | 9¢ to 25¢ |
| Residential Service (Schedule R) | Fixed | 14¢ |
| Residential Delivery and Energy Time of Use (Schedule RD) | TOU | 9¢ to 32¢ |
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