Maryland
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Cascade
January
$278highestFebruary
$121lowestMarch
$128April
$149May
$146June
$152July
$171August
$157September
$141October
$148November
$129December
$144Carbon Emissions
468 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
848 kWh
Cascade's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Coal, Petroleum, Solar, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 39% of Cascade's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 35%. Coal provides 14% of the energy in Cascade. Petroleum provides 4% of the energy in Cascade. Solar provides 4% of the energy in Cascade. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Cascade. Wind provides 2% of the energy in Cascade.
39%
Nuclear
35%
Natural Gas
14%
Coal
4%
Petroleum
4%
Solar
3%
Hydroelectric
2%
Wind
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
$15,142
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Cascade 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 Cascade. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
Potomac Edison - Maryland has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE | Fixed | 15¢ |
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