WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Sandy Spring
Maryland
Maryland
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Sandy Spring
January
$282highestFebruary
$166March
$162April
$204May
$199June
$223July
$262August
$220September
$195October
$207November
$176December
$157lowestCarbon Emissions
611 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,106 kWh
Sandy Spring's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Solar, Wind, Coal, and Hydroelectric. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 54% of Sandy Spring's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 33%. Solar provides 6% of the energy in Sandy Spring. Wind provides 3% of the energy in Sandy Spring. Coal provides 2% of the energy in Sandy Spring. Hydroelectric provides 2% of the energy in Sandy Spring.
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
$18,923
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Sandy Spring 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 Sandy Spring. 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 TIME-OF-USE PILOT PROGRAM | TOU | 6¢ to 34¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME METERED SERVICE | Fixed | 9¢ to 10¢ |
| PLUG-IN VEHICLE CHARGING | Fixed | 11¢ to 15¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE | Fixed | 8¢ to 13¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE – WITH PLUG-IN VEHICLE CHARGING | Fixed | 11¢ to 15¢ |
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