WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
La Plata
Maryland
Maryland
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in La Plata
January
$260highestFebruary
$131March
$130lowestApril
$172May
$171June
$199July
$222August
$200September
$165October
$183November
$152December
$138Carbon Emissions
528 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
957 kWh
La Plata's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Solar, Wind, Coal, and Hydroelectric. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 54% of La Plata's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 33%. Solar provides 6% of the energy in La Plata. Wind provides 3% of the energy in La Plata. Coal provides 2% of the energy in La Plata. Hydroelectric provides 2% of the energy in La Plata.
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
$16,831
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in La Plata 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 La Plata. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
SMECO has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 17¢ to 17¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME OF USE SERVICE | TOU | 13¢ to 22¢ |
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