WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Columbia
Maryland
Maryland
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Columbia
January
$229highestFebruary
$122lowestMarch
$124April
$147May
$144June
$163July
$174August
$168September
$140October
$148November
$133December
$138Carbon Emissions
459 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
832 kWh
Columbia's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Coal, Petroleum, Solar, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 39% of Columbia's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 35%. Coal provides 14% of the energy in Columbia. Petroleum provides 4% of the energy in Columbia. Solar provides 4% of the energy in Columbia. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Columbia. Wind provides 2% of the energy in Columbia.
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.
633 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$16,090
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Columbia 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 Columbia. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
Pepco - Maryland has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| PLUG-IN VEHICLE CHARGING | Fixed | 11¢ to 15¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE PILOT PROGRAM | TOU | 6¢ to 33¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE – WITH PLUG-IN VEHICLE CHARGING | Fixed | 11¢ to 15¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME METERED SERVICE | Fixed | 8¢ to 9¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE | Fixed | 8¢ to 13¢ |
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 Delivery and Energy Time of Use (Schedule RD) | TOU | 3¢ to 10¢ |
| Residential Delivery and Energy Time of Use (Schedule RD) | TOU | 9¢ to 32¢ |
| Residential Electric Vehicle Time-of-Use (Schedule EV) | TOU | 9¢ to 25¢ |
| Residential Optional Time of Use (Schedule RL) | TOU | 11¢ to 17¢ |
| Residential Optional Time of Use (Schedule RL) | Fixed | 5¢ to 5¢ |
| Residential Service (Schedule R) | Fixed | 14¢ |
| Residential Service (Schedule R) | Fixed | 4¢ |
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