WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Towson
Maryland
Maryland
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Towson
January
$122February
$135March
$126April
$112lowestMay
$126June
$201July
$302highestAugust
$263September
$155October
$141November
$141December
$138Carbon Emissions
525 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
914 kWh
Towson's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, Coal, Hydroelectric, Petroleum, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 44% of Towson's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 37%. Solar provides 8% of the energy in Towson. Coal provides 5% of the energy in Towson. Hydroelectric provides 5% of the energy in Towson. Petroleum provides 1% of the energy in Towson. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Towson.
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.
680 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$16,008
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Towson 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 Towson. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
Baltimore Gas and Electric has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Delivery and Energy Time of Use (Schedule RD) | TOU | 9¢ to 32¢ |
| Residential Electric Vehicle Time-of-Use (Schedule EV) | TOU | 9¢ to 25¢ |
| Residential Delivery and Energy Time of Use (Schedule RD) | TOU | 3¢ to 10¢ |
| Residential Optional Time of Use (Schedule RL) | TOU | 11¢ to 17¢ |
| Residential Service (Schedule R) | Fixed | 14¢ |
| Residential Service (Schedule R) | Fixed | 4¢ |
| Residential Optional Time of Use (Schedule RL) | Fixed | 5¢ to 5¢ |
The price to compare for Baltimore Gas and Electric is 11.92¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 914 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constellation Energy | 6 Month Home Power Plan cheapestcheapest <12 months | 9.99¢ | 6 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 12 cheapest 12 months | 11.29¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 18 cheapest 13+ months | 12.19¢ | 18 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 20 | 12.39¢ | 20 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 12 Month Home Power Plan | 12.79¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
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