WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Potomac
Maryland
Maryland
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Potomac
January
$177February
$142March
$144April
$125lowestMay
$127June
$185July
$294highestAugust
$251September
$182October
$127November
$132December
$179Carbon Emissions
566 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
986 kWh
Potomac's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Solar, Coal, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 39% of Potomac's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 39%. Solar provides 10% of the energy in Potomac. Coal provides 8% of the energy in Potomac. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Potomac. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Potomac.
39%
Nuclear
39%
Natural Gas
10%
Solar
8%
Coal
3%
Hydroelectric
1%
Wind
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
989 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$17,359
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in 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.
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Potomac. 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, Standard Offer Service (Schedule R) | Fixed | 15¢ to 19¢ |
| PLUG-IN VEHICLE CHARGING - SCHEDULE "PIV" (Closed to new customers) | TOU | 9¢ to 19¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - WITH PLUG-IN VEHICLE CHARGING SCHEDULE "R-PIV" | TOU | 12¢ to 25¢ |
| Residential Time Metered (Schedule R-TM) | TOU | 5¢ to 6¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - WITH PLUG-IN VEHICLE CHARGING SCHEDULE "R-PIV" | TOU | 5¢ to 9¢ |
| Residential Time Metered, Standard Offer Service (Schedule R-TM) | TOU | 17¢ to 18¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE PILOT PROGRAM R-TOU-P | TOU | 3¢ to 25¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE PILOT PROGRAM R-TOU-P | TOU | 10¢ to 46¢ |
| Residential (Schedule R) | Fixed | 5¢ to 9¢ |
The price to compare for Pepco - Maryland is 9.44¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 986 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 10 cheapestcheapest <12 months | 11.19¢ | 10 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 12 cheapest 12 months | 11.69¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 18 cheapest 13+ months | 12.69¢ | 18 months | Choose Plan | |
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