WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Ocean City
Maryland
Maryland
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Ocean City
January
$133February
$115lowestMarch
$130April
$147May
$136June
$147July
$157highestAugust
$150September
$133October
$146November
$150December
$131Carbon Emissions
417 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
755 kWh
Ocean City's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Solar, Wind, Coal, and Hydroelectric. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 54% of Ocean City's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 33%. Solar provides 6% of the energy in Ocean City. Wind provides 3% of the energy in Ocean City. Coal provides 2% of the energy in Ocean City. Hydroelectric provides 2% of the energy in Ocean City.
54%
Nuclear
33%
Natural Gas
6%
Solar
3%
Wind
2%
Coal
2%
Hydroelectric
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
$12,941
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Ocean City 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 Ocean City. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
Delmarva Power and Light - Maryland has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL "R" | Fixed | 16¢ to 17¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL "R" | Fixed | 7¢ to 7¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME OF USE NON-DEMAND "R-TOU-ND" | TOU | 7¢ to 14¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME OF USE PILOT PROGRAM "R-TOU-P" | TOU | 10¢ to 44¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME OF USE NON-DEMAND "R-TOU-ND" | TOU | 16¢ to 24¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME OF USE PILOT PROGRAM "R-TOU-P" | TOU | 3¢ to 22¢ |
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