WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Fort Meade
Maryland
Maryland
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Fort Meade
January
$228highestFebruary
$122lowestMarch
$123April
$148May
$144June
$163July
$174August
$169September
$140October
$150November
$133December
$138Carbon Emissions
460 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
834 kWh
Fort Meade's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Coal, Petroleum, Solar, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 39% of Fort Meade's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 35%. Coal provides 14% of the energy in Fort Meade. Petroleum provides 4% of the energy in Fort Meade. Solar provides 4% of the energy in Fort Meade. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Fort Meade. Wind provides 2% of the energy in Fort Meade.
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.
1,593 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$16,001
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Fort Meade 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 Fort Meade. 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 Service (Schedule R) | Fixed | 14¢ |
| 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 Electric Vehicle Time-of-Use (Schedule EV) | TOU | 9¢ to 25¢ |
| Residential Service (Schedule R) | Fixed | 4¢ |
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