WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Gaithersburg
Maryland
Maryland
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Gaithersburg
January
$168February
$125lowestMarch
$148April
$153May
$153June
$172July
$189highestAugust
$179September
$149October
$156November
$158December
$142Carbon Emissions
452 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
818 kWh
Gaithersburg's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, Coal, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 48% of Gaithersburg's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 39%. Solar provides 7% of the energy in Gaithersburg. Coal provides 5% of the energy in Gaithersburg. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Gaithersburg. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Gaithersburg.
48%
Natural Gas
39%
Nuclear
7%
Solar
5%
Coal
1%
Hydroelectric
1%
Wind
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
737 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$16,848
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg. 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 SERVICE – WITH PLUG-IN VEHICLE CHARGING | Fixed | 11¢ to 15¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME METERED SERVICE | Fixed | 9¢ to 10¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE PILOT PROGRAM | TOU | 6¢ to 34¢ |
| PLUG-IN VEHICLE CHARGING | Fixed | 11¢ to 15¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE | Fixed | 8¢ to 13¢ |
Potomac Edison - Maryland has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Schedule R Residential Service | Fixed | 4¢ |
| Schedule R Residential Service | Fixed | 11¢ to 11¢ |
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