WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Boyds
Maryland
Maryland
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Boyds
January
$135February
$149March
$124April
$112lowestMay
$131June
$190July
$286highestAugust
$234September
$151October
$136November
$136December
$134Carbon Emissions
513 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
893 kWh
Boyds's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, Coal, Hydroelectric, Petroleum, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 44% of Boyds's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 37%. Solar provides 8% of the energy in Boyds. Coal provides 5% of the energy in Boyds. Hydroelectric provides 5% of the energy in Boyds. Petroleum provides 1% of the energy in Boyds. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Boyds.
44%
Natural Gas
37%
Nuclear
8%
Solar
5%
Coal
5%
Hydroelectric
1%
Petroleum
1%
Wind
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
777 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,860
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Boyds 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 Boyds. 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 |
| Schedule R Residential Service | Fixed | 11¢ to 11¢ |
| Schedule R Residential Service | Fixed | 4¢ |
The price to compare for Potomac Edison - Maryland is 9.89¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 893 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constellation Energy | 6 Month Home Power Plan cheapestcheapest <12 months | 8.49¢ | 6 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 12 cheapest 12 months | 9.79¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 12 Month Home Power Plan | 10.09¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 18 cheapest 13+ months | 10.29¢ | 18 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 20 | 10.49¢ | 20 months | Choose Plan | |
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