WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Darnestown
Maryland
Maryland
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Darnestown
January
$285highestFebruary
$167March
$151lowestApril
$215May
$213June
$237July
$253August
$234September
$209October
$228November
$205December
$161Carbon Emissions
611 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,107 kWh
Darnestown's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, Coal, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 48% of Darnestown's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 39%. Solar provides 7% of the energy in Darnestown. Coal provides 5% of the energy in Darnestown. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Darnestown. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Darnestown.
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.
962 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,860
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Darnestown 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 Darnestown. 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 |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME METERED SERVICE | Fixed | 9¢ to 10¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE | Fixed | 8¢ to 13¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE PILOT PROGRAM | TOU | 6¢ to 34¢ |
| PLUG-IN VEHICLE CHARGING | Fixed | 11¢ to 15¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE – WITH PLUG-IN VEHICLE CHARGING | Fixed | 11¢ to 15¢ |
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