WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Rockville
Maryland
Maryland
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Rockville
January
$181February
$145March
$148April
$128lowestMay
$130June
$190July
$302highestAugust
$258September
$186October
$130November
$135December
$183Carbon Emissions
566 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
986 kWh
Rockville's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, Solar, Coal, Wind, and Petroleum. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 42% of Rockville's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 38%. Hydroelectric provides 8% of the energy in Rockville. Solar provides 7% of the energy in Rockville. Coal provides 3% of the energy in Rockville. Wind provides 2% of the energy in Rockville. Petroleum provides 1% of the energy in Rockville.
42%
Natural Gas
38%
Nuclear
8%
Hydroelectric
7%
Solar
3%
Coal
2%
Wind
1%
Petroleum
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
743 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$17,230
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Rockville 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 Rockville. 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 SCHEDULE "R-PIV" | TOU | 5¢ to 9¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - WITH PLUG-IN VEHICLE CHARGING SCHEDULE "R-PIV" | TOU | 12¢ to 25¢ |
| Residential Time Metered, Standard Offer Service (Schedule R-TM) | TOU | 17¢ to 18¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE PILOT PROGRAM R-TOU-P | TOU | 3¢ to 25¢ |
| Residential (Schedule R) | Fixed | 5¢ to 9¢ |
| Residential, Standard Offer Service (Schedule R) | Fixed | 15¢ to 19¢ |
| PLUG-IN VEHICLE CHARGING - SCHEDULE "PIV" (Closed to new customers) | TOU | 9¢ to 19¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE PILOT PROGRAM R-TOU-P | TOU | 10¢ to 46¢ |
| Residential Time Metered (Schedule R-TM) | TOU | 5¢ to 6¢ |
The price to compare for Pepco - Maryland is 9.44¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 986 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 12 cheapestcheapest 12 months | 11.69¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 18 cheapest 13+ months | 12.19¢ | 18 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 20 | 12.29¢ | 20 months | Choose Plan | |
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