Howard County, Maryland Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Howard County, Maryland Electricity Overview
Howard County's average residential electricity rate is 22.32 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 38.47% above the national average of 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.
There was a 6.92% decline in CO2 emissions per capita in the past 12 months in Howard County.
Residents in Howard County deal with an average of 1 outages lasting 130.41 minutes each year, compared to the nationwide averages of 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes per outage.
Releasing 793,790,640.67 kilograms of CO2 gases, Howard County has the 427th highest pollution level due to electricity use of any county in the US and 6th highest in the state.
Howard County generates 100.00% of its electricity from renewable fuel sources, or 0.06 megawatt hours per citizen each year.
As the 18th highest generator of electricity out of 24 counties in the state, Howard County generates 20,139 megawatt hours of electricity.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
3,124,811 MWh
Consumption per Capita
9.32 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
20,139 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
20,139 MWh
Production per Capita
0.06 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
793,790,641 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,366.62 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Columbia CDP
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Columbia CDP Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
18.51¢ per kWh
- 1.69% lower than last month
- 15.13% higher than April last year
- 3.69% higher than the Maryland average
- 9.44% higher than the US average
- 304th in the state out of 536 cities
- The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 25,445th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 726 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 5,282 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
17.26¢ per kWh
- 1.19% higher than last month
- 18.58% higher than April last year
- 0.51% higher than the Maryland average
- 7.05% higher than the US average
- 305th in the state out of 536 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 44 since April last year
- 23,988th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 130 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 7,754 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$118.33 per month
- 17.45% lower than last month
- 15.28% higher than April last year
- 6.19% lower than the Maryland average
- 4.95% higher than the US average
- 230th in the state out of 536 cities
- The state rank has increased by 31 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 29 since April last year
- 21,402nd in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 4,096 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 7,232 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$145.1 per month
- 0.91% higher than last month
- 15.8% higher than April last year
- 6.72% lower than the Maryland average
- 6.63% higher than the US average
- 260th in the state out of 536 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 6 since April last year
- 20,251st in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 625 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 9,174 since April last year
Columbia CDP, MD Electricity Overview
On average, residents who call Columbia CDP home are billed a residential electricity price of 17.26 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.51% higher than the average state rate of 17.17 cents. The city experiences an average of 0.74 electrical outages per customer per year. These outages go on for an average of 71.89 minutes. In contrast, the national average is 1.45 outages per customer and 171.11 minutes per outage. With an estimated 15,624 total residential customers, Baltimore Gas & Electric is the largest supplier in the city.
Columbia CDP is the 4th highest ranked city in the state out of 536 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 242,102,275.24 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More importantly, the city averages 2,379.76 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 15th worst in the state in this category. All of the 947,791.01 megawatt hours of electricity used in Columbia CDP must be sourced from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Columbia CDP
Columbia CDP residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Columbia CDP, Maryland
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APG&E | ENERGY | 17.69 | 142.01 | 2,925.46 | 517,479.9 | |
| Agway Energy Services | ENERGY | 19.59 | 136.84 | 67.07 | 13,136.29 | |
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 15.46 | 98.06 | 12,146.77 | 1,877,590.87 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 12.15 | 114.38 | 93,151.98 | 11,315,171.18 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 20.86 | 221.87 | 11,396.75 | 2,377,106.61 |
Zips with electric coverage in Columbia CDP, Maryland include: 21043, 21044, 21042, 21045, 21075, 21046, 21029
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Ellicott City CDP, MD Electricity Overview
On average, residents who call Ellicott City CDP home are billed a residential electricity price of 17.26 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.51% higher than the average state rate of 17.17 cents. The city experiences an average of 0.74 electrical outages per customer per year. These outages go on for an average of 71.89 minutes. In contrast, the national average is 1.45 outages per customer and 171.11 minutes per outage. With an estimated 14,639 total residential customers, Baltimore Gas & Electric is the largest supplier in the city.
Ellicott City CDP is the 9th highest ranked city in the state out of 536 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 174,291,078.07 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More importantly, the city averages 2,379.76 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 15th worst in the state in this category. All of the 682,321.21 megawatt hours of electricity used in Ellicott City CDP must be sourced from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ellicott City CDP
Ellicott City CDP residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Ellicott City CDP, Maryland
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APG&E | ENERGY | 17.69 | 142.01 | 2,925.46 | 517,479.9 | |
| Agway Energy Services | ENERGY | 19.59 | 136.84 | 67.07 | 13,136.29 | |
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 15.46 | 98.06 | 12,146.77 | 1,877,590.87 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 12.15 | 114.38 | 93,151.98 | 11,315,171.18 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 20.86 | 221.87 | 11,396.75 | 2,377,106.61 |
Zips with electric coverage in Ellicott City CDP, Maryland include: 21043, 21042, 21045, 21163, 21104
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Ilchester CDP, MD Electricity Overview
On average, residents who call Ilchester CDP home are billed a residential electricity price of 17.26 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.51% higher than the average state rate of 17.17 cents. The city experiences an average of 0.74 electrical outages per customer per year. These outages go on for an average of 71.89 minutes. In contrast, the national average is 1.45 outages per customer and 171.11 minutes per outage. With an estimated 5,252 total residential customers, Baltimore Gas & Electric is the largest supplier in the city.
Ilchester CDP is the 50th highest ranked city in the state out of 536 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 65,474,275.06 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More importantly, the city averages 2,379.76 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 15th worst in the state in this category. All of the 256,321.13 megawatt hours of electricity used in Ilchester CDP must be sourced from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ilchester CDP
Ilchester CDP residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Ilchester CDP, Maryland
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APG&E | ENERGY | 17.69 | 142.01 | 2,925.46 | 517,479.9 | |
| Agway Energy Services | ENERGY | 19.59 | 136.84 | 67.07 | 13,136.29 | |
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 15.46 | 98.06 | 12,146.77 | 1,877,590.87 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 12.15 | 114.38 | 93,151.98 | 11,315,171.18 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 20.86 | 221.87 | 11,396.75 | 2,377,106.61 |
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Electricity Production in Howard County, Maryland
Power Plants in Howard County, Maryland
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P52ES 1755 Henryton Rd Phase 2 LLCNautilus Solar (100.00%) | Howard County | MD | Solar | 3,616 | ||||
Friendship IIGreenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation (100.00%) | Howard County | MD | Solar | 3,481 | ||||
| Howard County | MD | Solar | 3,439 | |||||
P52ES 1755 Henryton Rd Phase 1 LLC CSGNautilus Solar (100.00%) | Howard County | MD | Solar | 3,102 | ||||
Chimes West Friendship (Nixon Farms)TerraForm Power (100.00%) | Howard County | MD | Solar | 1,791 | ||||
Alpha Ridge LFGHoward County - Maryland (100.00%) | Howard County | MD | Landfill Gas | 1,464 | 737,988.11 | 504.09 | ||
KDC Solar CV Ascend One LLCKDC Solar CV Ascend One LLC (100.00%) | Howard County | MD | Solar | 761 | ||||
KDC Solar CV Cedar Lane Park LLCKDC Solar CV Cedar Lane Park LLC (100.00%) | Howard County | MD | Solar | 647 | ||||
KDC Solar CV O'Donnell Property LLCKDC Solar CV O'Donnell Property LLC (100.00%) | Howard County | MD | Solar | 636 | ||||
KDC Solar CV Animal Control LLCKDC Solar CV Animal Control LLC (100.00%) | Howard County | MD | Solar | 634 | ||||
KDC Solar CV Central MD Regional TransitKDC Solar CV Central MD Regional Transit LLC (100.00%) | Howard County | MD | Solar | 568 |
Howard County, Maryland Details
Howard County's electricity use results in CO2 emissions totaling 793,790,640.67 kilograms, which is the 427th largest amount of any county in the country. The county also ranks 2471st highest in pollution per person in the county, averaging 2,366.62 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per person in the county. This is, most likely, the more important of the two metrics. The county is home to 11 electricity generation plants, which is 184th highest in the country. For electricity production purposes, Howard County's primary fuel is Solar, making up 92.73%, or 18,675 megawatt hours of production in the county.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Howard County, Maryland?
By total revenue, Baltimore Gas & Electric is the largest electricity supplier in Howard County, Maryland.
How many electric companies offer service in Howard County, Maryland?
There are 49 electricity suppliers operating in Howard County, Maryland.
How many power plants are in Howard County, Maryland?
There are 11 electricity plants in Howard County, Maryland
Which electricity companies offer service in Howard County, Maryland?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baltimore Gas & Electric | 107,602 |
| 2 | Potomac Edison | 3,194 |
| 3 | WGL Energy | 1,488 |
| 4 | Inspire Energy | 1,080 |
| 5 | Clean Choice Energy | 1,056 |
| 6 | Direct Energy | 996 |
| 7 | XOOM Energy | 379 |
| 8 | Ambit Energy | 316 |
| 9 | Energy Services Providers | 252 |
| 10 | Strategic Energy LLC | 242 |
