WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Oakland

Maryland

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The State of Electricity in Oakland

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

Average monthly bill

January

$296highest

February

$145

March

$133

April

$156

May

$158

June

$157

July

$180

August

$163

September

$150

October

$163

November

$132lowest

December

$152

Carbon Emissions

498 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

903 kWh

Where does Oakland’s electricity come from?

Oakland's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Coal, Petroleum, Solar, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 39% of Oakland's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 35%. Coal provides 14% of the energy in Oakland. Petroleum provides 4% of the energy in Oakland. Solar provides 4% of the energy in Oakland. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Oakland. Wind provides 2% of the energy in Oakland.

39%

Nuclear

35%

Natural Gas

14%

Coal

4%

Petroleum

4%

Solar

3%

Hydroelectric

2%

Wind

Solar energy in Oakland

The state of solar in Oakland

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

$17,407

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

11 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Oakland 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 Oakland

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

Utilities in Oakland

Potomac Edison - Maryland

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
RESIDENTIAL SERVICEFixed15¢

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