WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Westminster
Maryland
Maryland
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Westminster
January
$261highestFebruary
$149March
$124lowestApril
$166May
$167June
$195July
$215August
$190September
$160October
$179November
$147December
$144Carbon Emissions
522 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
946 kWh
Westminster's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Solar, Wind, Coal, and Hydroelectric. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 54% of Westminster's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 33%. Solar provides 6% of the energy in Westminster. Wind provides 3% of the energy in Westminster. Coal provides 2% of the energy in Westminster. Hydroelectric provides 2% of the energy in Westminster.
54%
Nuclear
33%
Natural Gas
6%
Solar
3%
Wind
2%
Coal
2%
Hydroelectric
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
$16,515
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Westminster 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 Westminster. 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 | 3¢ to 10¢ |
| Residential Service (Schedule R) | Fixed | 4¢ |
| Residential Optional Time of Use (Schedule RL) | Fixed | 5¢ to 5¢ |
| Residential Optional Time of Use (Schedule RL) | TOU | 11¢ to 17¢ |
| 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 Service (Schedule R) | Fixed | 14¢ |
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