WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Riverdale
Maryland
Maryland
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Riverdale
January
$173February
$127lowestMarch
$151April
$151May
$151June
$175July
$183highestAugust
$178September
$148October
$162November
$152December
$133Carbon Emissions
473 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
857 kWh
Riverdale's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Coal, Petroleum, Solar, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 39% of Riverdale's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 35%. Coal provides 14% of the energy in Riverdale. Petroleum provides 4% of the energy in Riverdale. Solar provides 4% of the energy in Riverdale. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Riverdale. Wind provides 2% of the energy in Riverdale.
39%
Nuclear
35%
Natural Gas
14%
Coal
4%
Petroleum
4%
Solar
3%
Hydroelectric
2%
Wind
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
$14,841
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Riverdale 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 Riverdale. 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 |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE – WITH PLUG-IN VEHICLE CHARGING | Fixed | 11¢ to 15¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME METERED SERVICE | Fixed | 8¢ to 9¢ |
| PLUG-IN VEHICLE CHARGING | Fixed | 11¢ to 15¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE PILOT PROGRAM | TOU | 6¢ to 33¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE | Fixed | 8¢ to 13¢ |
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