WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Fairmount Heights
Maryland
Maryland
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Fairmount Heights
January
$154February
$140March
$122April
$115lowestMay
$136June
$250July
$294highestAugust
$289September
$164October
$132November
$138December
$145Carbon Emissions
570 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
992 kWh
Fairmount Heights's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Solar, Coal, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 39% of Fairmount Heights's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 39%. Solar provides 10% of the energy in Fairmount Heights. Coal provides 8% of the energy in Fairmount Heights. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Fairmount Heights. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Fairmount Heights.
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.
623 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$16,407
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Fairmount Heights 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 Fairmount Heights. 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, Standard Offer Service (Schedule R) | Fixed | 15¢ to 19¢ |
| Residential Time Metered (Schedule R-TM) | TOU | 5¢ to 6¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - WITH PLUG-IN VEHICLE CHARGING SCHEDULE "R-PIV" | TOU | 5¢ to 9¢ |
| Residential Time Metered, Standard Offer Service (Schedule R-TM) | TOU | 17¢ to 18¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE PILOT PROGRAM R-TOU-P | TOU | 3¢ to 25¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE PILOT PROGRAM R-TOU-P | TOU | 10¢ to 46¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - WITH PLUG-IN VEHICLE CHARGING SCHEDULE "R-PIV" | TOU | 12¢ to 25¢ |
| Residential (Schedule R) | Fixed | 5¢ to 9¢ |
| PLUG-IN VEHICLE CHARGING - SCHEDULE "PIV" (Closed to new customers) | TOU | 9¢ to 19¢ |
Potomac Edison - Maryland has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Schedule R Residential Service | Fixed | 4¢ |
| Schedule R Residential Service | Fixed | 11¢ to 11¢ |
The price to compare for Pepco - Maryland is 9.44¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 992 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 10 cheapestcheapest <12 months | 11.19¢ | 10 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 12 cheapest 12 months | 11.69¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 18 cheapest 13+ months | 12.69¢ | 18 months | Choose Plan | |
The price to compare for Potomac Edison - Maryland is 9.79¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 992 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 10 cheapestcheapest <12 months | 9.29¢ | 10 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 12 cheapest 12 months | 9.49¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 18 cheapest 13+ months | 10.39¢ | 18 months | Choose Plan | |
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