WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Lake Shore

Maryland

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The State of Electricity in Lake Shore

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Lake Shore

Average monthly bill

January

$190

February

$154

March

$166

April

$142

May

$132lowest

June

$213

July

$299highest

August

$260

September

$189

October

$134

November

$139

December

$183

Carbon Emissions

589 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,026 kWh

Where does Lake Shore’s electricity come from?

Lake Shore's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, Coal, Hydroelectric, Petroleum, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 44% of Lake Shore's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 37%. Solar provides 8% of the energy in Lake Shore. Coal provides 5% of the energy in Lake Shore. Hydroelectric provides 5% of the energy in Lake Shore. Petroleum provides 1% of the energy in Lake Shore. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Lake Shore.

44%

Natural Gas

37%

Nuclear

8%

Solar

5%

Coal

5%

Hydroelectric

1%

Petroleum

1%

Wind

Solar energy in Lake Shore

The state of solar in Lake Shore

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

770 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$17,857

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

10 years

Payback period

Learn More about solar
Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Lake Shore 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.

Electricity Providers in Lake Shore

There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Lake Shore. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:

Utilities in Lake Shore

Baltimore Gas and ElectricPotomac Edison - Maryland

Baltimore Gas and Electric Rates

Baltimore Gas and Electric has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential Delivery and Energy Time of Use (Schedule RD)TOU9¢ to 32¢
Residential Service (Schedule R)Fixed14¢
Residential Electric Vehicle Time-of-Use (Schedule EV)TOU9¢ to 25¢
Residential Optional Time of Use (Schedule RL)Fixed5¢ to 5¢
Residential Service (Schedule R)Fixed
Residential Delivery and Energy Time of Use (Schedule RD)TOU3¢ to 10¢
Residential Optional Time of Use (Schedule RL)TOU11¢ to 17¢

Potomac Edison - Maryland Rates

Potomac Edison - Maryland has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Schedule R Residential ServiceFixed11¢ to 11¢
Schedule R Residential ServiceFixed

Baltimore Gas and Electric Electricity Plans in Lake Shore

The price to compare for Baltimore Gas and Electric is 11.92¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,026 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
Constellation Energy

6 Month Home Power Plan

cheapestcheapest <12 months
9.99¢6 monthsChoose Plan
Direct Energy

Live Brighter 12

cheapest 12 months
11.29¢12 monthsChoose Plan
Direct Energy

Live Brighter 18

cheapest 13+ months
12.19¢18 monthsChoose Plan
Direct Energy

Live Brighter 20

12.39¢20 monthsChoose Plan
Constellation Energy

12 Month Home Power Plan

12.79¢12 monthsChoose Plan

Potomac Edison - Maryland Electricity Plans in Lake Shore

The price to compare for Potomac Edison - Maryland is 9.89¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,026 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
Constellation Energy

6 Month Home Power Plan

cheapestcheapest <12 months
8.49¢6 monthsChoose Plan
Direct Energy

Live Brighter 12

cheapest 12 months
9.79¢12 monthsChoose Plan
Constellation Energy

12 Month Home Power Plan

10.09¢12 monthsChoose Plan
Direct Energy

Live Brighter 18

cheapest 13+ months
10.29¢18 monthsChoose Plan
Direct Energy

Live Brighter 20

10.49¢20 monthsChoose Plan

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