WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Urbana
Maryland
Maryland
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Urbana
January
$227highestFebruary
$130March
$120lowestApril
$176May
$176June
$200July
$214August
$200September
$174October
$177November
$171December
$126Carbon Emissions
521 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
943 kWh
Urbana's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Solar, Wind, Coal, and Hydroelectric. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 54% of Urbana's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 33%. Solar provides 6% of the energy in Urbana. Wind provides 3% of the energy in Urbana. Coal provides 2% of the energy in Urbana. Hydroelectric provides 2% of the energy in Urbana.
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
$16,627
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Urbana 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 Urbana. 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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