WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
College Park

Maryland

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The State of Electricity in College Park

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in College Park

Average monthly bill

January

$150

February

$139

March

$124

April

$111lowest

May

$132

June

$219

July

$294highest

August

$270

September

$152

October

$130

November

$138

December

$145

Carbon Emissions

549 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

956 kWh

Where does College Park’s electricity come from?

College Park's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Solar, Coal, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 39% of College Park's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 39%. Solar provides 10% of the energy in College Park. Coal provides 8% of the energy in College Park. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in College Park. Wind provides 1% of the energy in College Park.

39%

Nuclear

39%

Natural Gas

10%

Solar

8%

Coal

3%

Hydroelectric

1%

Wind

Solar energy in College Park

The state of solar in College Park

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

601 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$16,692

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

10 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in College Park 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.

Electricity Providers in College Park

There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of College Park. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:

Utilities in College Park

Pepco - MarylandPotomac Edison - Maryland

Pepco - Maryland Rates

Pepco - Maryland has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE PILOT PROGRAM R-TOU-PTOU10¢ to 46¢
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - WITH PLUG-IN VEHICLE CHARGING SCHEDULE "R-PIV"TOU5¢ to 9¢
RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE PILOT PROGRAM R-TOU-PTOU3¢ to 25¢
Residential Time Metered, Standard Offer Service (Schedule R-TM)TOU17¢ to 18¢
Residential Time Metered (Schedule R-TM)TOU5¢ to 6¢
Residential (Schedule R)Fixed5¢ to 9¢
Residential, Standard Offer Service (Schedule R)Fixed15¢ to 19¢
PLUG-IN VEHICLE CHARGING - SCHEDULE "PIV" (Closed to new customers)TOU9¢ to 19¢
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - WITH PLUG-IN VEHICLE CHARGING SCHEDULE "R-PIV"TOU12¢ to 25¢

Potomac Edison - Maryland Rates

Potomac Edison - Maryland has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Schedule R Residential ServiceFixed
Schedule R Residential ServiceFixed11¢ to 11¢

Pepco - Maryland Electricity Plans in College Park

The price to compare for Pepco - Maryland is 9.44¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 956 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
Direct Energy

Live Brighter 10

cheapestcheapest <12 months
11.19¢10 monthsChoose Plan
Direct Energy

Live Brighter 12

cheapest 12 months
11.69¢12 monthsChoose Plan
Direct Energy

Live Brighter 18

cheapest 13+ months
12.69¢18 monthsChoose Plan

Potomac Edison - Maryland Electricity Plans in College Park

The price to compare for Potomac Edison - Maryland is 9.79¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 956 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
Direct Energy

Live Brighter 10

cheapestcheapest <12 months
9.29¢10 monthsChoose Plan
Direct Energy

Live Brighter 12

cheapest 12 months
9.49¢12 monthsChoose Plan
Direct Energy

Live Brighter 18

cheapest 13+ months
10.39¢18 monthsChoose Plan

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