Solar vs. Electricity Cost Comparison in Maryland
See how solar stacks up against traditional grid electricity in Maryland. With an average electricity rate of 17¢/kWh and 4.5 peak sun hours per day, Maryland homeowners can save significantly by going solar.
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Baltimore
17.5¢/kWh · 4.5h sun/day
Avg bill: $168/mo · Baltimore Gas & Electric (BGE)
Columbia
17¢/kWh · 4.5h sun/day
Avg bill: $170/mo · Baltimore Gas & Electric (BGE)
Germantown
16.8¢/kWh · 4.4h sun/day
Avg bill: $165/mo · Pepco
Silver Spring
17¢/kWh · 4.4h sun/day
Avg bill: $162/mo · Pepco
Waldorf
16.8¢/kWh · 4.5h sun/day
Avg bill: $170/mo · Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO)
Frederick
17¢/kWh · 4.4h sun/day
Avg bill: $165/mo · Potomac Edison
Rockville
17¢/kWh · 4.4h sun/day
Avg bill: $165/mo · Pepco
About Electricity Costs in Maryland
Maryland residents pay an average of 17¢ per kilowatt-hour, resulting in typical monthly bills around $165. With electricity prices rising approximately 3% per year, homeowners in Maryland could spend an estimated $71,626 on grid electricity over the next 25 years.
Solar energy offers a way to lock in your electricity costs. With 4.5 peak sun hours per day and full net metering policies, Maryland is a strong state for residential solar installations.
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