WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Essex
Maryland
Maryland
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Essex
January
$183highestFebruary
$114lowestMarch
$123April
$148May
$143June
$156July
$163August
$160September
$138October
$148November
$147December
$130Carbon Emissions
437 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
791 kWh
Essex's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Solar, Wind, Coal, and Hydroelectric. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 54% of Essex's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 33%. Solar provides 6% of the energy in Essex. Wind provides 3% of the energy in Essex. Coal provides 2% of the energy in Essex. Hydroelectric provides 2% of the energy in Essex.
54%
Nuclear
33%
Natural Gas
6%
Solar
3%
Wind
2%
Coal
2%
Hydroelectric
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
642 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$18,270
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Essex 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 Essex. 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 | 9¢ to 32¢ |
| 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 Electric Vehicle Time-of-Use (Schedule EV) | TOU | 9¢ to 25¢ |
| Residential Service (Schedule R) | Fixed | 4¢ |
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