WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Saint Charles
Maryland
Maryland
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Saint Charles
January
$254highestFebruary
$149March
$153April
$189May
$190June
$217July
$235August
$219September
$184October
$200November
$166December
$146lowestCarbon Emissions
579 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,048 kWh
Saint Charles's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Coal, Petroleum, Solar, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 39% of Saint Charles's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 35%. Coal provides 14% of the energy in Saint Charles. Petroleum provides 4% of the energy in Saint Charles. Solar provides 4% of the energy in Saint Charles. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Saint Charles. Wind provides 2% of the energy in Saint Charles.
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.
0 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$18,326
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Saint Charles 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 Saint Charles. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
SMECO has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 17¢ to 17¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME OF USE SERVICE | TOU | 13¢ to 22¢ |
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