WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Cottage City
Maryland
Maryland
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Cottage City
January
$154February
$142March
$127April
$114lowestMay
$135June
$224July
$301highestAugust
$276September
$156October
$133November
$141December
$149Carbon Emissions
549 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
956 kWh
Cottage City's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, Coal, Hydroelectric, Petroleum, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 44% of Cottage City's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 37%. Solar provides 8% of the energy in Cottage City. Coal provides 5% of the energy in Cottage City. Hydroelectric provides 5% of the energy in Cottage City. Petroleum provides 1% of the energy in Cottage City. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Cottage City.
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.
22,235 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$16,519
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Cottage City 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 Cottage City. 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 |
| PLUG-IN VEHICLE CHARGING SCHEDULE PIV | Fixed | 10¢ to 14¢ |
| PLUG-IN VEHICLE CHARGING - SCHEDULE "PIV" (Closed to new customers) | TOU | 9¢ to 19¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE – WITH PLUG-IN VEHICLE CHARGING SCHEDULE R-PIV | Fixed | 10¢ to 14¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE PILOT PROGRAM R-TOU-P | TOU | 5¢ to 33¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE SCHEDULE "R" | Fixed | 7¢ to 12¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME METERED SERVICE SCHEDULE R-TM | Fixed | 9¢ to 9¢ |
The price to compare for Pepco - Maryland is 9.44¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 956 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constellation Energy | 6 Month Home Power Plan cheapestcheapest <12 months | 9.79¢ | 6 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 12 Month Home Power Plan cheapest 12 months | 11.42¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 12 | 12.09¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 18 cheapest 13+ months | 12.59¢ | 18 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 20 | 12.79¢ | 20 months | Choose Plan | |
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