WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Lanham
Maryland
Maryland
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Lanham
January
$260highestFebruary
$147March
$135lowestApril
$162May
$161June
$184July
$194August
$188September
$152October
$172November
$141December
$150Carbon Emissions
514 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
931 kWh
Lanham's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Coal, Petroleum, Solar, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 39% of Lanham's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 35%. Coal provides 14% of the energy in Lanham. Petroleum provides 4% of the energy in Lanham. Solar provides 4% of the energy in Lanham. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Lanham. Wind provides 2% of the energy in Lanham.
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
$15,969
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Lanham 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 Lanham. 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 TIME METERED SERVICE | Fixed | 8¢ to 9¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE – WITH PLUG-IN VEHICLE CHARGING | Fixed | 11¢ to 15¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE PILOT PROGRAM | TOU | 6¢ to 33¢ |
| PLUG-IN VEHICLE CHARGING | Fixed | 11¢ to 15¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE | Fixed | 8¢ to 13¢ |
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 Electric Vehicle Time-of-Use (Schedule EV) | TOU | 9¢ to 25¢ |
| Residential Delivery and Energy Time of Use (Schedule RD) | TOU | 9¢ to 32¢ |
| Residential Optional Time of Use (Schedule RL) | TOU | 11¢ to 17¢ |
| Residential Optional Time of Use (Schedule RL) | Fixed | 5¢ to 5¢ |
| Residential Service (Schedule R) | Fixed | 14¢ |
| Residential Delivery and Energy Time of Use (Schedule RD) | TOU | 3¢ to 10¢ |
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