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
$134February
$137March
$124April
$111lowestMay
$124June
$202July
$303highestAugust
$262September
$150October
$137November
$138December
$138Carbon Emissions
524 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
913 kWh
Columbia's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, Coal, Hydroelectric, Petroleum, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 44% of Columbia's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 37%. Solar provides 8% of the energy in Columbia. Coal provides 5% of the energy in Columbia. Hydroelectric provides 5% of the energy in Columbia. Petroleum provides 1% of the energy in Columbia. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Columbia.
44%
Natural Gas
37%
Nuclear
8%
Solar
5%
Coal
5%
Hydroelectric
1%
Petroleum
1%
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:
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 Optional Time of Use (Schedule RL) | TOU | 11¢ to 17¢ |
| Residential Service (Schedule R) | Fixed | 4¢ |
| Residential Service (Schedule R) | Fixed | 14¢ |
| Residential Electric Vehicle Time-of-Use (Schedule EV) | TOU | 9¢ to 25¢ |
| Residential Optional Time of Use (Schedule RL) | Fixed | 5¢ to 5¢ |
| Residential Delivery and Energy Time of Use (Schedule RD) | TOU | 9¢ to 32¢ |
The price to compare for Baltimore Gas and Electric is 11.92¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 913 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constellation Energy | 6 Month Home Power Plan cheapestcheapest <12 months | 9.99¢ | 6 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 12 cheapest 12 months | 11.29¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 18 cheapest 13+ months | 12.19¢ | 18 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 20 | 12.39¢ | 20 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 12 Month Home Power Plan | 12.79¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
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