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Location: Germantown, MD 20874

With a population of 90,676 as of the 2010 US census, Germantown is the the 3rd largest city in Maryland behind Baltimore and Columbia. Germantown is located approximately 25–30 miles (40–48 km) outside of the U.S. capital of Washington, D.C. and is an important part of the Washington metropolitan area. Germantown has had energy deregulation since 1999 when the state of Maryland passed the Electric Utility Industry Restructuring Act allowing retail energy providers into the state. Below you can find more information on the Germantown energy profile as well as current electricity rates.

Usage for Germantown, Maryland (20874)

Monthly average household energy usage in MD compared to the national average.

Rates for Germantown, Maryland

Home and business owners in Germantown, MD have the option of switching electricity providers which can significantly lower your electricity bill. Here are some of the top plans in your area:

Your Price to Compare: 9.70¢
Best RateMost Popular
Rate per kWh
8.99¢
Plan Length
6 mo.
or Call 855-798-0821

Constellation

6 Month Home Power Plan

Plan Details
Rate per kWh
8.59¢
Plan Length
6 mo.

Clearview Energy

Clear Guarantee 6

Plan Details
Rate per kWh
9.39¢
Plan Length
12 mo.

Clearview Energy

Clear Guarantee 12

Plan Details
Rate per kWh
9.79¢
Plan Length
12 mo.
or Call 844-249-7816

Direct Energy

Live Brighter 12

Plan Details
Rate per kWh
9.86¢
Plan Length
12 mo.

APG&E

True Classic 12

Plan Details

Solar Score for Germantown, MD 20874

Germantown, MD Solar Score: 56

The Solar Score represents how good of a candidate you are for a home solar installation. We take into account a combination of factors specific to your area. Using these factors, we can determine how long it would take for a home solar installation to pay for itself. has received a solar score of . Below is a description for each area of the graph:

    • Red = “Not Viable” meaning a solar installation would not be cost-effective.
    • Yellow = “Viable” meaning a solar installation would pay for itself over time.
    • Green = “Very Viable” meaning a solar installation would pay for itself quickly and has large savings potential.

Sources for Germantown, MD 20874

Maryland produces energy from a variety of sources. Here are the state’s current energy sources and energy production trends.

  • Coal and nuclear power account for nearly 75% of Maryland’s total energy production
  • 40% of Maryland residents use electricity to heat their homes in the winter
  • Maryland is home to the Conowingo hydroelectric power plant, one of the biggest hydroelectric plants in the US
  • Natural gas has been increasing in the last decade but is still far behind coal and nuclear power in MD

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