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Howard County, Maryland Electricity Overview
Howard County is 658th out of 3230 counties in the US in solar power generation, with 11,737 megawatt hours generated from solar.
Residents of Howard County consume enough electricity to release 2,376.95 kilograms of CO2 gases per person, compared to the statewide average of 2,733.7.
Howard County's average residential electricity rate is 18.87 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 17.91% above the national average rate of 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour.
Citizens in Howard County pay $164.5 per month for residential electricity, compared to the US average of $138.02.
Over the course of the past year, Howard County has experienced a 50.24% increase in production of electricity from solar sources, up from 7,812 megawatt hours each year to 11,737 megawatt hours per year.
Howard County produces 99.08% of its electricity from renewable fuels, or 0.04 megawatt hours per citizen each year.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
3,118,918 MWh
Consumption per Capita
9.3 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
13,444 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
13,320 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
124 MWh
Production per Capita
0.04 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
797,255,358 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,376.95 kg
Columbia CDP, MD Electricity Overview
On average, residents who call Columbia CDP home are billed a residential electricity price of 19.14 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 14.32% higher than the average state rate of 16.75 cents. With an estimated 15,526 residential customers, Baltimore Gas & Electric is the largest provider in the city. The city is ranked 54th in the state in total electricity produced from power generating plants within its borders, with 276 megawatt hours generated.
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 242,527,620.6 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. The city also ranks 485th highest in Maryland in pollution per citizen, averaging 2,383.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per citizen. This is, perhaps, the more important of the two rankings. The city has one electricity plant. In Columbia CDP, Solar makes up 100.00% of the fuel used in electricity production.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Columbia CDP
Columbia CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.
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 | 14.88 | 127.18 | 3,097 | 460,900 | |
| Agway Energy Services | ENERGY | 16.48 | 121.88 | 71 | 11,700 | |
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 13.00 | 87.81 | 12,859 | 1,672,300 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 10.22 | 102.43 | 98,614 | 10,078,000 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 17.55 | 198.69 | 12,065 | 2,117,200 |
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 19.14 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 14.32% higher than the average state rate of 16.75 cents. Selling an estimated 174,858.74 megawatt hours per year, Baltimore Gas & Electric is the largest provider in the city. The average residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $165.97 per month.
Ellicott City CDP is the 9th highest ranked city in the state out of 536 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 174,648,241.35 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More importantly, the city averages 2,384.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 135th worst in the state in this category. All of the 681,034.41 megawatt hours of electricity used in Ellicott City CDP must be sourced from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ellicott City CDP
Ellicott City CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Ellicott City CDP, Maryland
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APG&E | ENERGY | 14.88 | 127.18 | 3,097 | 460,900 | |
| Agway Energy Services | ENERGY | 16.48 | 121.88 | 71 | 11,700 | |
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 13.00 | 87.81 | 12,859 | 1,672,300 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 10.22 | 102.43 | 98,614 | 10,078,000 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 17.55 | 198.69 | 12,065 | 2,117,200 |
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 19.14 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 14.32% higher than the average state rate of 16.75 cents. Selling an estimated 62,726.17 megawatt hours per year, Baltimore Gas & Electric is the largest provider in the city. The average residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $165.97 per month.
Ilchester CDP is the 49th highest ranked city in the state out of 536 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 65,608,447.2 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More importantly, the city averages 2,384.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 13th worst in the state in this category. All of the 255,837.73 megawatt hours of electricity used in Ilchester CDP must be sourced from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ilchester CDP
Ilchester CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Ilchester CDP, Maryland
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APG&E | ENERGY | 14.88 | 127.18 | 3,097 | 460,900 | |
| Agway Energy Services | ENERGY | 16.48 | 121.88 | 71 | 11,700 | |
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 13.00 | 87.81 | 12,859 | 1,672,300 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 10.22 | 102.43 | 98,614 | 10,078,000 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 17.55 | 198.69 | 12,065 | 2,117,200 |
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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 | 3,966 | ||||
P52ES 1755 Henryton Rd Phase 1 LLC CSGNautilus Solar (100.00%) | Howard County | MD | Solar | 3,537 | ||||
Chimes West Friendship (Nixon Farms)TerraForm Power (100.00%) | Howard County | MD | Solar | 1,611 | ||||
Alpha Ridge LFGHoward County - Maryland (100.00%) | Howard County | MD | Landfill Gas | 1,583 | 795,629.6 | 502.61 | ||
KDC Solar TC Blandair Park LLCCleanCapital Holdings (100.00%) | Howard County | MD | Solar | 703 | ||||
KDC Solar TC Little Patuxent WWTP LLCCleanCapital Holdings (100.00%) | Howard County | MD | Solar | 572 | ||||
KDC Solar TC George Howard LLCCleanCapital Holdings (100.00%) | Howard County | MD | Solar | 558 | ||||
6685 Santa Barbara Ct6685 Santa Barbara Ct (100.00%) | Elkridge CDP | MD | Solar | 514 | ||||
Snowden River CSGSnowden River Parkway, LLC (100.00%) | Columbia CDP | MD | Solar | 276 | ||||
Maryland Bioenergy Center (Jessup)Bioenergy DevCo (100.00%) | Jessup CDP | MD | Natural Gas | 124 | 74,761.54 | 602.92 |
Howard County, Maryland Details
Howard County's primary fuel is Solar, with 87.30% of electricity production using this fuel source. Landfill Gas and Natural Gas are also primary fuel sources in the county, with 11.77% and 0.92% of total electricity generation being produced from each type, respectively. For every citizen in the county there are 2,376.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. This ranks them 2446th highest in the country for emissions per capita. Total emissions in the county are 797,255,357.54 kilograms, which is the 424th highest total amount of pollution for a county in the United States. Howard County has 10 power plants within its borders. This is the 260th most plants within a single 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 10 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 | 106,932 |
| 2 | Potomac Edison | 3,112 |
| 3 | WGL Energy | 1,483 |
| 4 | Inspire Energy | 1,074 |
| 5 | Clean Choice Energy | 1,051 |
| 6 | Direct Energy | 992 |
| 7 | XOOM Energy | 377 |
| 8 | Ambit Energy | 315 |
| 9 | Energy Services Providers | 251 |
| 10 | Strategic Energy LLC | 242 |
