WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Boyds

Maryland

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The State of Electricity in Boyds

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Boyds

Average monthly bill

January

$713highest

February

$446

March

$254

April

$227

May

$223lowest

June

$232

July

$268

August

$236

September

$223lowest

October

$249

November

$265

December

$447

Carbon Emissions

831 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,661 kWh

Where does Boyds’s electricity come from?

Boyds's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Hydroelectric, Solar, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 38% of Boyds's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 29%. Coal provides 11% of the energy in Boyds. Hydroelectric provides 11% of the energy in Boyds. Solar provides 10% of the energy in Boyds. Wind provides 3% of the energy in Boyds.

37%

Natural Gas

28%

Nuclear

11%

Coal

11%

Hydroelectric

10%

Solar

3%

Wind

Solar energy in Boyds

The state of solar in Boyds

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

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

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.

Electricity Providers in Boyds

There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Boyds. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:

Utilities in Boyds

Potomac Edison - Maryland

Potomac Edison - Maryland Rates

Potomac Edison - Maryland has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
RESIDENTIAL SERVICEFixed15¢

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