WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Forest Heights
Maryland
Maryland
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Forest Heights
January
$178February
$127lowestMarch
$151April
$152May
$153June
$178July
$185highestAugust
$180September
$149October
$163November
$153December
$134Carbon Emissions
478 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
866 kWh
Forest Heights's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Coal, Petroleum, Solar, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 39% of Forest Heights's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 35%. Coal provides 14% of the energy in Forest Heights. Petroleum provides 4% of the energy in Forest Heights. Solar provides 4% of the energy in Forest Heights. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Forest Heights. Wind provides 2% of the energy in Forest Heights.
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.
0 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,053
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Forest 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 Forest 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 |
| PLUG-IN VEHICLE CHARGING | Fixed | 11¢ to 15¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE | Fixed | 8¢ to 13¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE PILOT PROGRAM | TOU | 6¢ to 33¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME METERED SERVICE | Fixed | 8¢ to 9¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE – WITH PLUG-IN VEHICLE CHARGING | Fixed | 11¢ to 15¢ |
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