WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Cumberland
Maryland
Maryland
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Cumberland
January
$293highestFebruary
$128lowestMarch
$134April
$157May
$153June
$158July
$180August
$164September
$148October
$156November
$136December
$151Carbon Emissions
468 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
847 kWh
Cumberland's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, Coal, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 48% of Cumberland's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 39%. Solar provides 7% of the energy in Cumberland. Coal provides 5% of the energy in Cumberland. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Cumberland. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Cumberland.
48%
Natural Gas
39%
Nuclear
7%
Solar
5%
Coal
1%
Hydroelectric
1%
Wind
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
665 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,674
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
11 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Cumberland 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 Cumberland. 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 |
| Schedule R Residential Service | Fixed | 4¢ |
| Schedule R Residential Service | Fixed | 11¢ to 11¢ |
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