WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Ellicott City
Maryland
Maryland
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Ellicott City
January
$256highestFebruary
$155March
$153April
$186May
$190June
$217July
$235August
$214September
$184October
$200November
$166December
$148lowestCarbon Emissions
579 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,048 kWh
Ellicott City's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Coal, Petroleum, Solar, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 39% of Ellicott City's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 35%. Coal provides 14% of the energy in Ellicott City. Petroleum provides 4% of the energy in Ellicott City. Solar provides 4% of the energy in Ellicott City. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Ellicott City. Wind provides 2% of the energy in Ellicott City.
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.
905 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,982
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Ellicott City 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 Ellicott City. 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 Service (Schedule R) | Fixed | 4¢ |
| 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 Delivery and Energy Time of Use (Schedule RD) | TOU | 9¢ to 32¢ |
| Residential Service (Schedule R) | Fixed | 14¢ |
| Residential Delivery and Energy Time of Use (Schedule RD) | TOU | 3¢ to 10¢ |
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