WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Lake Shore
Maryland
Maryland
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Lake Shore
January
$185February
$150March
$162April
$138May
$129lowestJune
$208July
$292highestAugust
$254September
$185October
$131November
$136December
$179Carbon Emissions
589 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,026 kWh
Lake Shore's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Solar, Coal, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 39% of Lake Shore's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 39%. Solar provides 10% of the energy in Lake Shore. Coal provides 8% of the energy in Lake Shore. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Lake Shore. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Lake Shore.
39%
Nuclear
39%
Natural Gas
10%
Solar
8%
Coal
3%
Hydroelectric
1%
Wind
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
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.
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Lake Shore. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
Potomac Edison - Maryland has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Schedule R Residential Service | Fixed | 11¢ to 11¢ |
| Schedule R Residential Service | Fixed | 4¢ |
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 Electric Vehicle Time-of-Use (Schedule EV) | TOU | 9¢ to 25¢ |
| Residential Delivery and Energy Time of Use (Schedule RD) | TOU | 3¢ to 10¢ |
| Residential Optional Time of Use (Schedule RL) | TOU | 11¢ to 17¢ |
| Residential Service (Schedule R) | Fixed | 4¢ |
| Residential Service- Electric | Fixed | 5¢ |
| Residential Delivery and Energy Time of Use (Schedule RD) | TOU | 9¢ to 32¢ |
| Residential Service (Schedule R) | Fixed | 14¢ |
| Residential Optional Time of Use (Schedule RL) | Fixed | 5¢ to 5¢ |
The price to compare for Baltimore Gas and Electric is 11.11¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,026 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 12 cheapestcheapest 12 months | 11.39¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 20 cheapest 13+ months | 12.29¢ | 20 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 18 | 12.49¢ | 18 months | Choose Plan | |
The price to compare for Potomac Edison - Maryland is 9.79¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,026 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 10 cheapestcheapest <12 months | 9.29¢ | 10 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 12 cheapest 12 months | 9.49¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 18 cheapest 13+ months | 10.39¢ | 18 months | Choose Plan | |
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