WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Urbana

Maryland

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The State of Electricity in Urbana

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Urbana

Average monthly bill

January

$677highest

February

$431

March

$239

April

$212

May

$209lowest

June

$216

July

$254

August

$223

September

$210

October

$236

November

$252

December

$434

Carbon Emissions

790 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,577 kWh

Where does Urbana’s electricity come from?

Urbana's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Hydroelectric, Solar, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 38% of Urbana's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 29%. Coal provides 11% of the energy in Urbana. Hydroelectric provides 11% of the energy in Urbana. Solar provides 10% of the energy in Urbana. Wind provides 3% of the energy in Urbana.

37%

Natural Gas

28%

Nuclear

11%

Coal

11%

Hydroelectric

10%

Solar

3%

Wind

Solar energy in Urbana

The state of solar in Urbana

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

$16,627

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

10 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Urbana 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.

Electricity Providers in Urbana

There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Urbana. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:

Utilities in Urbana

Potomac Edison - Maryland

Potomac Edison - Maryland Rates

Potomac Edison - Maryland has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
RESIDENTIAL SERVICEFixed15¢

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