WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Highland
Maryland
Maryland
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Highland
January
$279highestFebruary
$164March
$160April
$202May
$197June
$222July
$260August
$218September
$193October
$205November
$175December
$155lowestCarbon Emissions
611 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,107 kWh
Highland's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Coal, Petroleum, Solar, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 39% of Highland's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 35%. Coal provides 14% of the energy in Highland. Petroleum provides 4% of the energy in Highland. Solar provides 4% of the energy in Highland. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Highland. Wind provides 2% of the energy in Highland.
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
$18,780
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Highland 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 Highland. 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 Service (Schedule R) | Fixed | 4¢ |
| Residential Delivery and Energy Time of Use (Schedule RD) | TOU | 3¢ to 10¢ |
| Residential Service (Schedule R) | Fixed | 14¢ |
| 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 Optional Time of Use (Schedule RL) | TOU | 11¢ to 17¢ |
| Residential Optional Time of Use (Schedule RL) | Fixed | 5¢ to 5¢ |
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