WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Elkridge
Maryland
Maryland
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Elkridge
January
$240highestFebruary
$128lowestMarch
$129April
$156May
$152June
$171July
$183August
$178September
$148October
$157November
$140December
$145Carbon Emissions
460 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
834 kWh
Elkridge's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, Coal, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 48% of Elkridge's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 39%. Solar provides 7% of the energy in Elkridge. Coal provides 5% of the energy in Elkridge. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Elkridge. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Elkridge.
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.
761 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,900
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Elkridge 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 Elkridge. 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 Optional Time of Use (Schedule RL) | Fixed | 5¢ to 5¢ |
| Residential Service (Schedule R) | Fixed | 14¢ |
| Residential Service (Schedule R) | Fixed | 4¢ |
| Residential Electric Vehicle Time-of-Use (Schedule EV) | TOU | 9¢ to 25¢ |
| Residential Delivery and Energy Time of Use (Schedule RD) | TOU | 9¢ to 32¢ |
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