WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Bethesda
Maryland
Maryland
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Bethesda
January
$180February
$147March
$131April
$123lowestMay
$126June
$203July
$292highestAugust
$256September
$183October
$130November
$135December
$181Carbon Emissions
571 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
995 kWh
Bethesda's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Solar, Coal, 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 39%. Solar provides 10% of the energy in Bethesda. Coal provides 8% of the energy in Bethesda. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Bethesda. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Bethesda.
39%
Nuclear
39%
Natural Gas
10%
Solar
8%
Coal
3%
Hydroelectric
1%
Wind
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
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.
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Bethesda. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
Pepco - Maryland has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential, Standard Offer Service (Schedule R) | Fixed | 15¢ to 19¢ |
| Residential Time Metered (Schedule R-TM) | TOU | 5¢ to 6¢ |
| Residential Time Metered, Standard Offer Service (Schedule R-TM) | TOU | 17¢ to 18¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE PILOT PROGRAM R-TOU-P | TOU | 3¢ to 25¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE PILOT PROGRAM R-TOU-P | TOU | 10¢ to 46¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - WITH PLUG-IN VEHICLE CHARGING SCHEDULE "R-PIV" | TOU | 5¢ to 9¢ |
| Residential (Schedule R) | Fixed | 5¢ to 9¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - WITH PLUG-IN VEHICLE CHARGING SCHEDULE "R-PIV" | TOU | 12¢ to 25¢ |
| PLUG-IN VEHICLE CHARGING - SCHEDULE "PIV" (Closed to new customers) | TOU | 9¢ to 19¢ |
The price to compare for Pepco - Maryland is 9.44¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 995 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 10 cheapestcheapest <12 months | 11.19¢ | 10 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 12 cheapest 12 months | 11.69¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 18 cheapest 13+ months | 12.69¢ | 18 months | Choose Plan | |
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