WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Wheaton
Maryland
Maryland
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Wheaton
January
$157February
$116lowestMarch
$144April
$143May
$143June
$163July
$171highestAugust
$167September
$139October
$147November
$149December
$132Carbon Emissions
440 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
798 kWh
Wheaton's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Solar, Wind, Coal, and Hydroelectric. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 54% of Wheaton's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 33%. Solar provides 6% of the energy in Wheaton. Wind provides 3% of the energy in Wheaton. Coal provides 2% of the energy in Wheaton. Hydroelectric provides 2% of the energy in Wheaton.
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
$13,627
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Wheaton 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 Wheaton. 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 SERVICE | Fixed | 8¢ to 13¢ |
| PLUG-IN VEHICLE CHARGING | Fixed | 11¢ to 15¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE PILOT PROGRAM | TOU | 6¢ to 34¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME METERED SERVICE | Fixed | 9¢ to 10¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE – WITH PLUG-IN VEHICLE CHARGING | Fixed | 11¢ to 15¢ |
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