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Charles County, Maryland Electricity Overview
Roughly 98.70% of Charles County's electricity is produced using non-renewable fuels, making it the 3rd highest county out of 24 counties in the state for total megawatt hours generated from non-renewable fuel sources.
The burning of natural gas in Charles County yields a total of 3,776,438 megawatts of electricity, propelling this county into its ranking of 168th in the nation out of 3230 counties.
Charles County ranks 316th out of 3230 counties in the nation for solar electricity generation per capita, averaging 0.29 megawatt hours produced per person.
Charles County uses non-renewable fuels to generate 22.2 megawatt hours per citizen, making them the 294th highest county in the United States for non-renewable generation per capita.
With total production of 3,825,312 megawatt hours, Charles County is the 3rd highest producer of electricity out of 24 counties in Maryland.
Charles County generates 1.30% of its electricity from renewable fuels, or 0.29 megawatt hours per citizen each year.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,584,732 MWh
Consumption per Capita
9.32 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
3,825,312 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
49,874 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
3,775,438 MWh
Production per Capita
22.49 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
601,851,816 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,538.18 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Waldorf CDP
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Waldorf CDP Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
15.52¢ per kWh
- 2.01% higher than last month
- 5.57% higher than April last year
- 13.07% lower than the Maryland average
- 8.25% lower than the US average
- 193rd in the state out of 535 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 2 since April last year
- 17,383rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 409 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 712 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.38¢ per kWh
- 0.48% higher than last month
- 5.83% lower than April last year
- 16.25% lower than the Maryland average
- 10.79% lower than the US average
- 193rd in the state out of 535 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 119 since April last year
- 14,751st in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 580 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 3,896 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$132.45 per month
- 17.68% lower than last month
- 9.27% higher than April last year
- 5.01% higher than the Maryland average
- 17.48% higher than the US average
- 426th in the state out of 535 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 110 since April last year
- 26,409th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,864 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,310 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$160.06 per month
- 0.59% higher than last month
- 8.39% lower than April last year
- 2.9% higher than the Maryland average
- 17.62% higher than the US average
- 425th in the state out of 535 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 81 since April last year
- 26,241st in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 205 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 3,522 since April last year
Waldorf CDP, MD Electricity Overview
Waldorf CDP's inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 14.38 cents per kilowatt hour. Luckily, this is 16.25% lower than Maryland's average price of 17.17 cents, which ranks the city 193rd best for average electricity price out of 536 cities in Maryland. Electricity generation in Waldorf CDP surpasses usage by around 378.91%. Natural gas is one of the major fuel types used in the country, and Waldorf CDP is in on the action. They generate 3,776,438 megawatt hours from the burning of natural gas.
Waldorf CDP is the 3rd highest ranked city in the state out of 536 when it comes to total pollution from electricity use, with the city emitting 303,251,739.09 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This total also results in a ranking of 6th worst in Maryland for emissions per resident from electricity use, with an average of 3,582.76 kilograms of emissions per person. Natural Gas is the primary fuel in Waldorf CDP, with 100.00% of electricity generation coming from the fuel. Waldorf CDP has one power generation plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Waldorf CDP
Waldorf CDP residential electric rates are highest in December and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Waldorf CDP, Maryland
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 20.86 | 221.87 | 11,396.75 | 2,377,106.61 | |
| Atlantic Energy | ENERGY | |||||
| Clearview Electric | ENERGY | 18.59 | 169 | 41,871.82 | 7,783,643.16 |
Zips with electric coverage in Waldorf CDP, Maryland include: 20603, 20602, 20601, 20646, 20695, 20675
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Bensville CDP, MD Electricity Overview
Bensville CDP's inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 14.38 cents per kilowatt hour. Luckily, this is 16.25% lower than Maryland's average price of 17.17 cents, which ranks the city 193rd best for average electricity price out of 536 cities in Maryland. Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The average residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $160.06 per month, while the Maryland average is $156.2. Consumers in the city pay 2.47% more compared to other citizens in the state.
Bensville CDP is the 99th highest ranked city in the state out of 536 when it comes to total pollution from electricity use, with the city emitting 34,235,814.13 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Averaging 2,363.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the city ranks 12th worst in Maryland for emissions per capita. In Bensville CDP, there are no electricity facilities. The city must depend on electricity imported from outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Bensville CDP
Bensville CDP residential electric rates are highest in December and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Bensville CDP, Maryland
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 20.86 | 221.87 | 11,396.75 | 2,377,106.61 | |
| Atlantic Energy | ENERGY | |||||
| Clearview Electric | ENERGY | 18.59 | 169 | 41,871.82 | 7,783,643.16 |
Zips with electric coverage in Bensville CDP, Maryland include: 20603, 20646, 20695, 20675
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La Plata, MD Electricity Overview
La Plata's inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 14.38 cents per kilowatt hour. Luckily, this is 16.25% lower than Maryland's average price of 17.17 cents, which ranks the city 193rd best for average electricity price out of 536 cities in Maryland. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative. Citizens in the city pay an average monthly residential electric bill of $160.06. This is 2.47% more than the state average of $156.2.
La Plata is the 209th highest ranked city in the state out of 536 when it comes to total pollution from electricity use, with the city emitting 11,111,627.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This total also results in a ranking of 528th worst in Maryland for emissions per resident from electricity use, with an average of 1,105.19 kilograms of emissions per person. Solar is the primary fuel in La Plata, with 100.00% of electricity generation coming from the fuel. La Plata has one power generation plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in La Plata
La Plata residential electric rates are highest in December and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in La Plata, Maryland
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 20.86 | 221.87 | 11,396.75 | 2,377,106.61 | |
| Atlantic Energy | ENERGY | |||||
| Clearview Electric | ENERGY | 18.59 | 169 | 41,871.82 | 7,783,643.16 |
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Electricity Production in Charles County, Maryland
Power Plants in Charles County, Maryland
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CPV St Charles Energy CenterCompetitive Power Ventures (100.00%) | Waldorf CDP | MD | Natural Gas | 3,776,438 | 1,452,289,766.48 | 384.57 | ||
RipleyConductive Power (100.00%) | La Plata | MD | Solar | 49,874 | ||||
Morgantown Generating PlantGenOn Energy Inc (100.00%) | Charles County | MD | Coal | -1,000 | 492,577.87 | -492.58 |
Charles County, Maryland Details
Charles County is the 8th worst ranked county in Maryland out of 24 when it comes to total pollution from electricity use, with the county emitting 601,851,816.46 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The county averages 3,538.18 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which is a better measurement of the county's pollution levels. The county has 3 power plants, which is 185th highest in the nation.
Providers In Each City in Charles County:
- Indian Head, Maryland:
- Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- La Plata, Maryland:
- Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Port Tobacco Village, Maryland:
- Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Charles County, Maryland?
By total megawatt hours sold, Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity supplier in Charles County, Maryland.
Which electricity companies offer service in Charles County, Maryland?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative | 71,874 |
| 2 | WGL Energy | 2,707 |
| 3 | Inspire Energy | 1,964 |
| 4 | Energy Services Providers | 458 |
| 5 | Strategic Energy LLC | 440 |
| 6 | Clearview Electric | 314 |
| 7 | MPower Energy | 282 |
| 8 | Major Energy Electric Services | 280 |
| 9 | Tomorrow Energy | 275 |
| 10 | Stream Energy | 245 |
How many power plants are in Charles County, Maryland?
There are 3 electricity plants located in Charles County, Maryland
How many electric companies offer service in Charles County, Maryland?
Charles County, Maryland has 28 electricity companies operating in the area.
