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24217 Welsh Rd

Gaithersburg, MD , 20882

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Average Bill

$323

Energy Usage

1,703 kWh

CO₂ Emissions

1,025 lbs

Community Solar

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See how community solar can impact your bill and carbon emissions

Average Bill

Current

$323

New

$291

Savings

$32

CO₂ Emissions

Current

1,025 lbs

New

923 lbs

Savings

102 lbs

Community solar enables you to save money on your electricity bills and reduce your reliance on fossil fuels, without having to install a solar system on your own property. Once you sign up for community solar, you will share a solar array with other community members and receive a credit on your electricity bill for the electricity generated by the solar panels. Select 'Get Started' to sign up for a community solar project through our partner EnergySage!

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Other WattBuy Recommendations for Your Home

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Smart Thermostats

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Estimated Savings

$34

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

9 lbs

LED Lightbulbs

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Estimated Savings

$14

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

4 lbs

Smart Plugs

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Estimated Savings

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

1 lbs

EV Chargers

Heat Pumps

Water Heaters

Rooftop Solar

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Estimated Savings

$228

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

726 lbs

Demand Response

See how offer impacts your bill, carbon emissions, and/or energy usage

Estimated Savings

$32

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

102 lbs

Understand Your Current Energy Usage

Electricity Costs

Your bill is estimated to be $230 on the lower end (around September) and $725 on the higher end (around January). In your state of Maryland, the price that you pay for your electricity per kWh is 19¢. The cheapest rate can be found in North Dakota, at 11¢ per kWh. The most expensive rate is in Hawaii, at 41¢ per kWh.

Energy Sources

In your state of Maryland, the energy sources are 11% coal, 29% nuclear, 37% natural gas, 10% hydroelectric, 3% wind, and 10% solar. This means 48% of the energy comes from "dirty" sources. This contributes to the carbon footprint from your home’s electricity, which we estimate to be 12,300 lbs CO₂ a year. The average carbon footprint for a home in your state is 13,502 lbs.

Usage and Consumption

Your estimated monthly energy consumption is 1,703 kWh. The average for homes in your zipcode is 1,869 kWh. Several key factors contribute to your consumption. One is the age of your house—yours is 39 years old—since the older it is, the less efficient it tends to be. Size also matters, as bigger houses take longer to heat or cool. Your house is 3,360 square feet. The weather matters too because when temperatures are at their extremes, you use more energy.

Your Distributor

Your electricity is provided by Potomac Edison - Maryland. To report an outage or any other issues, contact them using the information below.

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How We Crunch the Numbers

We estimate every home's electricity usage based on data from a number of public and private data sources, including your electricity distributor and the Department of Energy.

We overlay key information about where you live, including weather and climate data about your region, and housing data like when your home was built and how big it is.

To figure out your home's carbon footprint, we look at how electricity is generated in your state, like whether your electricity is coming more from coal (very carbon-intensive) or wind (carbon-free).

Using this data-driven approach, we have created a machine learning model that can estimate electricity usage and carbon footprint for every home in the US. We then use this information to recommend the best options for you, so you can feel good that WattBuy is recommending something truly personalized.

Our electricity estimations are trusted by our partners at The Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory, as well as many of the biggest consumer brands in the world.