WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
South Kensington
Maryland
Maryland
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in South Kensington
January
$198February
$162March
$145April
$135lowestMay
$138June
$224July
$322highestAugust
$282September
$202October
$143November
$149December
$200Carbon Emissions
571 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
995 kWh
South Kensington's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, Coal, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 48% of South Kensington's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 39%. Solar provides 7% of the energy in South Kensington. Coal provides 5% of the energy in South Kensington. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in South Kensington. Wind provides 1% of the energy in South Kensington.
48%
Natural Gas
39%
Nuclear
7%
Solar
5%
Coal
1%
Hydroelectric
1%
Wind
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
600 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$17,381
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in South Kensington 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 South Kensington. 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 | 9¢ to 10¢ |
| PLUG-IN VEHICLE CHARGING | Fixed | 11¢ to 15¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE PILOT PROGRAM | TOU | 6¢ to 34¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE | Fixed | 8¢ to 13¢ |
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