WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Towson
Maryland
Maryland
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Towson
January
$241highestFebruary
$127lowestMarch
$129April
$156May
$152June
$172July
$182August
$178September
$148October
$156November
$139December
$143Carbon Emissions
459 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
831 kWh
Towson's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, Coal, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 48% of Towson's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 39%. Solar provides 7% of the energy in Towson. Coal provides 5% of the energy in Towson. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Towson. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Towson.
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.
680 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$16,008
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Towson 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 Towson. 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 Delivery and Energy Time of Use (Schedule RD) | TOU | 9¢ to 32¢ |
| Residential Optional Time of Use (Schedule RL) | Fixed | 5¢ to 5¢ |
| Residential Electric Vehicle Time-of-Use (Schedule EV) | TOU | 9¢ to 25¢ |
| Residential Service (Schedule R) | Fixed | 14¢ |
| Residential Service (Schedule R) | Fixed | 4¢ |
| Residential Delivery and Energy Time of Use (Schedule RD) | TOU | 3¢ to 10¢ |
| Residential Optional Time of Use (Schedule RL) | TOU | 11¢ to 17¢ |
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