WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
South Laurel
Maryland
Maryland
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in South Laurel
January
$145February
$147March
$133April
$120lowestMay
$133June
$218July
$326highestAugust
$282September
$162October
$147November
$149December
$149Carbon Emissions
524 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
913 kWh
South Laurel's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, Coal, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 48% of South Laurel's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 39%. Solar provides 7% of the energy in South Laurel. Coal provides 5% of the energy in South Laurel. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in South Laurel. Wind provides 1% of the energy in South Laurel.
48%
Natural Gas
39%
Nuclear
7%
Solar
5%
Coal
1%
Hydroelectric
1%
Wind
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
924 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$16,006
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in South Laurel 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 South Laurel. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
Baltimore Gas and Electric has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service (Schedule R) | Fixed | 4¢ |
| Residential Service (Schedule R) | Fixed | 14¢ |
| Residential Optional Time of Use (Schedule RL) | TOU | 11¢ to 17¢ |
| Residential Delivery and Energy Time of Use (Schedule RD) | TOU | 3¢ to 10¢ |
| Residential Optional Time of Use (Schedule RL) | Fixed | 5¢ to 5¢ |
| Residential Delivery and Energy Time of Use (Schedule RD) | TOU | 9¢ to 32¢ |
| Residential Electric Vehicle Time-of-Use (Schedule EV) | TOU | 9¢ to 25¢ |
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