Residential electricity prices in 20861 in January 2024 averaged approximately 17.48 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 13% more than the national average rate of 15.45 ¢/kWh (January 2024). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 20861 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from December 2022 to December 2023 - residential electricity prices in 20861 increased approximately 12%, from 15.53 ¢/kWh to 17.46 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 20861 in January 2024 averaged 14.52 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 23% more than the national average rate of 11.82 $/Mcf (January 2024). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Ashton natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 20861 (Ashton, MD) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Ashton (Maryland) decreased approximately 18%, from 17.59 $/Mcf (December 2022) to 14.46 $/Mcf (December 2023). [2]
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The ZIP code of 20861 (Ashton, MD) has an average annual solar radiation value of 5.07 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Ashton values to both low and high values in the U.S. overall: [3]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Ashton solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Ashton levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
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The ZIP code 20861 is associated with the city of Ashton, MD in Montgomery County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 20861, or for other information related to utilities in Maryland, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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