WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
North Potomac

Maryland

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The State of Electricity in North Potomac

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in North Potomac

Average monthly bill

January

$174

February

$141

March

$136

April

$128

May

$123lowest

June

$177

July

$291highest

August

$233

September

$185

October

$125

November

$132

December

$170

Carbon Emissions

557 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

971 kWh

Where does North Potomac’s electricity come from?

North Potomac's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Solar, Petroleum, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 50% of North Potomac's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 29%. Coal provides 10% of the energy in North Potomac. Solar provides 8% of the energy in North Potomac. Petroleum provides 1% of the energy in North Potomac. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in North Potomac. Wind provides 1% of the energy in North Potomac.

50%

Natural Gas

29%

Nuclear

10%

Coal

8%

Solar

1%

Petroleum

1%

Hydroelectric

1%

Wind

Solar energy in North Potomac

The state of solar in North Potomac

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

986 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$16,848

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

10 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in North Potomac 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 North Potomac

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

Utilities in North Potomac

Pepco - Maryland

Pepco - Maryland Rates

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

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - WITH PLUG-IN VEHICLE CHARGING SCHEDULE "R-PIV"TOU12¢ to 25¢
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - WITH PLUG-IN VEHICLE CHARGING SCHEDULE "R-PIV"TOU5¢ to 9¢
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE SCHEDULE "R"Fixed7¢ to 12¢
Residential, Standard Offer Service (Schedule R)Fixed15¢ to 19¢
PLUG-IN VEHICLE CHARGING - SCHEDULE "PIV" (Closed to new customers)TOU9¢ to 19¢
Residential Time Metered (Schedule R-TM)TOU5¢ to 6¢
RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE PILOT PROGRAM R-TOU-PTOU10¢ to 46¢
RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE PILOT PROGRAM R-TOU-PTOU3¢ to 25¢
Residential Time Metered, Standard Offer Service (Schedule R-TM)TOU17¢ to 18¢

Pepco - Maryland Electricity Plans in North Potomac

The price to compare for Pepco - Maryland is 9.44¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 971 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
Constellation Energy

12 Month Home Power Plan

cheapestcheapest 12 months
11.42¢12 monthsChoose Plan
Direct Energy

Live Brighter 12

12.09¢12 monthsChoose Plan
Direct Energy

Live Brighter 20

cheapest 13+ months
12.69¢20 monthsChoose Plan
Direct Energy

Live Brighter 18

12.89¢18 monthsChoose Plan

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