WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Hillcrest Heights
Maryland
Maryland
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Hillcrest Heights
January
$124February
$108lowestMarch
$122April
$137May
$135June
$145July
$150highestAugust
$147September
$132October
$138November
$134December
$131Carbon Emissions
403 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
729 kWh
Hillcrest Heights's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Coal, Petroleum, Solar, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 39% of Hillcrest Heights's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 35%. Coal provides 14% of the energy in Hillcrest Heights. Petroleum provides 4% of the energy in Hillcrest Heights. Solar provides 4% of the energy in Hillcrest Heights. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Hillcrest Heights. Wind provides 2% of the energy in Hillcrest 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.
2,430 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$17,184
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest 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 SERVICE | Fixed | 8¢ to 13¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE PILOT PROGRAM | TOU | 6¢ to 33¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE – WITH PLUG-IN VEHICLE CHARGING | Fixed | 11¢ to 15¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME METERED SERVICE | Fixed | 8¢ to 9¢ |
| PLUG-IN VEHICLE CHARGING | Fixed | 11¢ to 15¢ |
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