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
$180February
$145March
$141April
$132May
$127lowestJune
$183July
$301highestAugust
$241September
$192October
$130November
$136December
$175Carbon Emissions
557 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
971 kWh
Gaithersburg's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, Coal, Hydroelectric, Petroleum, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 44% of Gaithersburg's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 37%. Solar provides 8% of the energy in Gaithersburg. Coal provides 5% of the energy in Gaithersburg. Hydroelectric provides 5% of the energy in Gaithersburg. Petroleum provides 1% of the energy in Gaithersburg. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Gaithersburg.
44%
Natural Gas
37%
Nuclear
8%
Solar
5%
Coal
5%
Hydroelectric
1%
Petroleum
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:
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 | 11¢ to 11¢ |
| Schedule R Residential Service | Fixed | 4¢ |
Pepco - Maryland has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME METERED SERVICE SCHEDULE R-TM | Fixed | 9¢ to 9¢ |
| PLUG-IN VEHICLE CHARGING - SCHEDULE "PIV" (Closed to new customers) | TOU | 9¢ to 19¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE SCHEDULE "R" | Fixed | 7¢ to 12¢ |
| PLUG-IN VEHICLE CHARGING SCHEDULE PIV | Fixed | 10¢ to 14¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE PILOT PROGRAM R-TOU-P | TOU | 5¢ to 33¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE – WITH PLUG-IN VEHICLE CHARGING SCHEDULE R-PIV | Fixed | 10¢ to 14¢ |
The price to compare for Pepco - Maryland is 9.44¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 971 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constellation Energy | 6 Month Home Power Plan cheapestcheapest <12 months | 9.79¢ | 6 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 12 Month Home Power Plan cheapest 12 months | 11.42¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 12 | 12.09¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 18 cheapest 13+ months | 12.59¢ | 18 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 20 | 12.79¢ | 20 months | Choose Plan | |
The price to compare for Potomac Edison - Maryland is 9.89¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 971 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constellation Energy | 6 Month Home Power Plan cheapestcheapest <12 months | 8.49¢ | 6 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 12 cheapest 12 months | 9.79¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 12 Month Home Power Plan | 10.09¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 18 cheapest 13+ months | 10.29¢ | 18 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 20 | 10.49¢ | 20 months | Choose Plan | |
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