Cost of electricity in Essex, MD
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On average, Essex, MD residents spend about $231 per month on electricity. That adds up to $2,772 per year.
That’s 1% lower than the national average electric bill of $2,796. The average electric rates in Essex, MD cost 17 ¢/kilowatt-hour (kWh), so that means that the average electricity customer in Essex, MD is using 1,333.00 kWh of electricity per month, and 15996 kWh over the course of the year.
Electric rates in Essex, MD
This data is aggregated over the past 12 months.
Key takeaways about electric rates in Essex, MD
- Over the next 25 years, you should expect to pay $92,200 on electric bills in Essex, MD.
- You can reduce your electric bill by using less electricity or by reducing the cost of your electricity (like by installing a solar system).
- If you install a solar system, on average, you’ll break even on your solar investment in 11.16 years in Essex, at which point you may not owe anything on your electric bills.
- If you’re a renter or are unable to install solar on your property, you can save 5-15% on your electric bill by subscribing to a community solar farm.
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Electric bill savings with solar in Essex, MD
Solar saves you money by reducing or eliminating your monthly electric bill. The amount that you can save with solar in Essex, MD is based on two factors: how much you spend on electricity now and how much of your electric bill you can offset with solar.
Based on the intensity and amount of sunlight hours in Essex, MD, the average electricity customer in Essex, MD will need a 11.5 kilowatt (kW) solar panel system to offset 100% of their annual electricity consumption of 15996 kWh per year. On the EnergySage Marketplace, solar shoppers in Essex, MD pay an average of $34,000 for a 11.5 kW solar panel system prior to incentives.
The savings from offsetting 100% of an electric bill with solar can add up fast! Assuming an 2.3% annual increase in electricity prices and that you install your system with a $0-down loan, you can expect to save $2,800 in your first year, $14,500 over five years, $30,700 over 10 years, and $69,300 over 20 years on electric bills in Essex, MD. Over your system’s lifetime you’ll save more by financing your solar system with a cash purchase, but you won’t start saving in year one. Learn more about how to finance your solar panel system.
How much can you save by going solar in Essex, MD?
How much can you save on electric bills with community solar in Essex, MD?
Even if onsite solar doesn’t make sense for you, you can still participate in the clean energy transition and save on your electric bills by subscribing to a community solar farm. Community solar programs in Essex, MD typically save you 5-15% in electricity costs over the course of the year. For the average electricity customer in Essex, MD, 10% annual savings would amount to $277 in savings per year.
How much can you save by subscribing to a community solar farm in Essex, MD?
Electric bills in Essex, MD
Monthly electric bills are a product of how much electricity you use per month and your electric rate. In Essex, MD, the average monthly electric bill for residential customers is $231/month, which is calculated by multiplying the average monthly consumption by the average electric rate: 1,333.00 kWh * 17 ¢/kWh.
Electric bills are designed to cover all of the costs of producing the electricity that you use, of running and maintaining the electrical grid to help prevent outages, and of any public benefit funds that promote things like renewable energy and energy efficiency. These costs are rolled into both fixed charges (i.e., monthly customer charges) and variable charges (i.e., ¢/kWh that you use). While fixed charges will remain the same from month to month, the portion of variable charges on your bill each month will change based on how much electricity you use. As a result, there are two ways to reduce your bills: by either using less electricity or by reducing the cost of electricity, by installing solar for instance.
Electric rates in Essex, MD
The easiest way to compare the cost of electricity from one region to another is to look at the electricity rate. Residential rates in the U.S. range from 6 ¢/kWh to 71 ¢/kWh depending upon where you live, what types of power plants provide your electricity, and when during the day or year you’re consuming electricity.
The average residential electricity rate in Essex, MD is 17 ¢/kWh, which is 1% lower than the average electricity rate in Maryland of 17.45 ¢/kWh. The average residential electricity rate in Essex, MD is 7% lower than the national average rate of 19 ¢/kWh.
How solar helps you save on electric bills
Solar panel systems help you save money by reducing your monthly electric bills. Although a $50 or $100 electric bill might not seem like much when you pay it each month, those bills add up quickly over ten, twenty or even thirty years: if you pay $100 per month in electricity now, you’ll pay over $51,000 on electricity over the next thirty years!
| EXISTING ELECTRIC BILL | 10 YEAR COST | 20 YEAR COST | 30 YEAR COST |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50 | $6,700 | $15,000 | $26,000 |
| $100 | $13,000 | $30,000 | $51,000 |
| $150 | $20,000 | $45,000 | $77,000 |
| $200 | $27,000 | $60,000 | $100,000 |
| $250 | $33,000 | $75,000 | $130,000 |
Assuming a 2.3% annual increase based on inflation and average annual electric rate increases.
Installing solar allows you to reduce or even eliminate your electric bill: when you pay upfront for solar panels, you are effectively paying today for the electricity you’ll use over the next 25 or even 30 years. Calculating your savings from investing in solar is as simple as subtracting the amount you pay for solar from what you would have paid for electricity otherwise.
EnergySage can help you go solar and save!
We know electric bills add up over time, and going solar is a great way to save money while helping the environment. When you sign up on the EnergySage Marketplace, you'll be able to receive and compare solar quotes side-by-side from qualified solar installers in your area. We're here to help along the way - talk with one of our Energy Advisors to learn more about your unique quotes, any local solar incentives you may be eligible for, or any other questions about saving on electric bills with solar.
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