WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Smithsburg
Maryland
Maryland
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Smithsburg
January
$273highestFebruary
$117lowestMarch
$126April
$147May
$144June
$149July
$170August
$155September
$140October
$146November
$128December
$141Carbon Emissions
461 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
835 kWh
Smithsburg's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Coal, Petroleum, Solar, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 39% of Smithsburg's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 35%. Coal provides 14% of the energy in Smithsburg. Petroleum provides 4% of the energy in Smithsburg. Solar provides 4% of the energy in Smithsburg. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Smithsburg. Wind provides 2% of the energy in Smithsburg.
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
$14,966
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Smithsburg 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 Smithsburg. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
Potomac Edison - Maryland has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE | Fixed | 15¢ |
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