Maryland
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Ellicott City
January
$131February
$134March
$120April
$108lowestMay
$126June
$197July
$295highestAugust
$255September
$147October
$130November
$141December
$136Carbon Emissions
526 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
916 kWh
Ellicott City's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Solar, Coal, 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 39%. Solar provides 10% of the energy in Ellicott City. Coal provides 8% of the energy in Ellicott City. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Ellicott City. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Ellicott City.
39%
Nuclear
39%
Natural Gas
10%
Solar
8%
Coal
3%
Hydroelectric
1%
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 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 Delivery and Energy Time of Use (Schedule RD) | TOU | 9¢ to 32¢ |
Residential Service- Electric | Fixed | 5¢ |
Residential Service (Schedule R) | Fixed | 4¢ |
Residential Electric Vehicle Time-of-Use (Schedule EV) | TOU | 9¢ to 25¢ |
The price to compare for Baltimore Gas and Electric is 11.11¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 916 kWh per month.Update usage.
Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
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Direct Energy | Live Brighter 12 cheapestcheapest 12 months | 11.39¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
Direct Energy | Live Brighter 20 cheapest 13+ months | 12.29¢ | 20 months | Choose Plan | |
Direct Energy | Live Brighter 18 | 12.49¢ | 18 months | Choose Plan |
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