WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Ashton Sandy Spring
Maryland
Maryland
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Ashton Sandy Spring
January
$187February
$150March
$153April
$132lowestMay
$135June
$196July
$311highestAugust
$266September
$192October
$134November
$139December
$189Carbon Emissions
566 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
986 kWh
Ashton Sandy Spring's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Solar, Wind, Coal, and Hydroelectric. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 54% of Ashton Sandy Spring's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 33%. Solar provides 6% of the energy in Ashton Sandy Spring. Wind provides 3% of the energy in Ashton Sandy Spring. Coal provides 2% of the energy in Ashton Sandy Spring. Hydroelectric provides 2% of the energy in Ashton Sandy Spring.
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.
4,370 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$17,030
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Ashton Sandy Spring 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 Ashton Sandy Spring. 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¢ |
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 Service (Schedule R) | Fixed | 4¢ |
| Residential Electric Vehicle Time-of-Use (Schedule EV) | TOU | 9¢ to 25¢ |
| Residential Service (Schedule R) | Fixed | 14¢ |
| Residential Optional Time of Use (Schedule RL) | Fixed | 5¢ to 5¢ |
| Residential Optional Time of Use (Schedule RL) | TOU | 11¢ to 17¢ |
| Residential Delivery and Energy Time of Use (Schedule RD) | TOU | 3¢ to 10¢ |
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