WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Bethesda

Maryland

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The State of Electricity in Bethesda

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Bethesda

Average monthly bill

January

$256highest

February

$155

March

$153

April

$186

May

$190

June

$217

July

$235

August

$214

September

$184

October

$200

November

$166

December

$148lowest

Carbon Emissions

579 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,048 kWh

Where does Bethesda’s electricity come from?

Bethesda's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Coal, Petroleum, Solar, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 39% of Bethesda's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 35%. Coal provides 14% of the energy in Bethesda. Petroleum provides 4% of the energy in Bethesda. Solar provides 4% of the energy in Bethesda. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Bethesda. Wind provides 2% of the energy in Bethesda.

39%

Nuclear

35%

Natural Gas

14%

Coal

4%

Petroleum

4%

Solar

3%

Hydroelectric

2%

Wind

Solar energy in Bethesda

The state of solar in Bethesda

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

671 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$17,449

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

10 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Bethesda can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.

Electricity Providers in Bethesda

There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Bethesda. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:

Utilities in Bethesda

Pepco - Maryland

Pepco - Maryland Rates

Pepco - Maryland has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
RESIDENTIAL SERVICEFixed8¢ to 13¢
PLUG-IN VEHICLE CHARGING Fixed11¢ to 15¢
RESIDENTIAL TIME METERED SERVICE Fixed8¢ to 9¢
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE – WITH PLUG-IN VEHICLE CHARGING Fixed11¢ to 15¢
RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE PILOT PROGRAM TOU6¢ to 33¢

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