Maryland
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Mount Rainier
January
$178February
$127lowestMarch
$151April
$152May
$153June
$178July
$185highestAugust
$180September
$149October
$163November
$153December
$134Carbon Emissions
478 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
866 kWh
Mount Rainier's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Coal, Petroleum, Solar, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 39% of Mount Rainier's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 35%. Coal provides 14% of the energy in Mount Rainier. Petroleum provides 4% of the energy in Mount Rainier. Solar provides 4% of the energy in Mount Rainier. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Mount Rainier. Wind provides 2% of the energy in Mount Rainier.
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.
600 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$16,544
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Mount Rainier 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 Mount Rainier. 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 |
PLUG-IN VEHICLE CHARGING | Fixed | 11¢ to 15¢ |
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¢ |
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE | Fixed | 8¢ to 13¢ |
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