WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Maryland
New York
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Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Maryland
January
$565highestFebruary
$497March
$379April
$280May
$220June
$213lowestJuly
$235August
$221September
$218October
$241November
$287December
$524Carbon Emissions
540 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,276 kWh
Maryland's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, Wind, Petroleum, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 46% of Maryland's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 20%. Hydroelectric provides 19% of the energy in Maryland. Wind provides 7% of the energy in Maryland. Petroleum provides 5% of the energy in Maryland. Solar provides 4% of the energy in Maryland.
46%
Natural Gas
20%
Nuclear
19%
Hydroelectric
7%
Wind
5%
Petroleum
4%
Solar
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
$15,968
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
8 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Maryland 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 Maryland. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
National Grid has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone F | TOU | 11¢ to 17¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone B | TOU | 8¢ to 13¢ |
| SC1- Zone C | Fixed | 13¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone A | TOU | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone E | TOU | 9¢ to 14¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- All Zones Delvivery | TOU | 4¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone D | TOU | 8¢ to 13¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone F | TOU | 10¢ to 13¢ |
| SC1- Zone F | Fixed | 17¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone B | TOU | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| SC1- Zone E Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone C | TOU | 11¢ to 14¢ |
| SC1- Zone D | Fixed | 11¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone D | TOU | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| SC1- Zone B | Fixed | 13¢ |
| SC1- Zone D Low Income Rate | Fixed | 9¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone E | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone E | TOU | 8¢ to 11¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone A | TOU | 10¢ to 13¢ |
| SC1- Zone A Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
| SC1- Zone C Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Standard Service | Fixed | 9¢ |
| SC1- Delivery Only Service Low Income Rate | Fixed | 6¢ |
| SC1- Zone F Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
| SC1- Zone B Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
| SC1- Delivery Only Service | Fixed | 7¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone C | TOU | 8¢ to 11¢ |
| Optional Large Time Of Use | TOU | 6¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone D | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone C | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone B | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone F | TOU | 7¢ to 9¢ |
| SC1- Zone E | Fixed | 13¢ |
Delaware County Elec Coop Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| General Service-Single Phase(Residential Service class #1) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| General Service-Single Phase(Residential Service Class #2) | Fixed | 13¢ |
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