Maryland
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Bethesda
January
$658highestFebruary
$413March
$246April
$205May
$202lowestJune
$223July
$258August
$225September
$207October
$224November
$219December
$387Carbon Emissions
788 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,574 kWh
Bethesda's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Solar, Coal, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 42% of Bethesda's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 39%. Solar provides 7% of the energy in Bethesda. Coal provides 6% of the energy in Bethesda. Hydroelectric provides 4% of the energy in Bethesda. Wind provides 3% of the energy in Bethesda.
42%
Nuclear
39%
Natural Gas
7%
Solar
6%
Coal
4%
Hydroelectric
3%
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 TIME-OF-USE PILOT PROGRAM | TOU | 6¢ to 33¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME METERED SERVICE | Fixed | 8¢ to 9¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE | Fixed | 8¢ to 13¢ |
| PLUG-IN VEHICLE CHARGING | Fixed | 11¢ to 15¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE – WITH PLUG-IN VEHICLE CHARGING | Fixed | 11¢ to 15¢ |
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