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Electric — Pepco (Potomac Electric Power Company)

Pepco distributes electricity throughout most of Montgomery County. Maryland is deregulated — you can shop for a retail electric supplier at the Maryland PSC: psc.state.md.us. Use the PSC's shopping portal to compare rates and green energy options. Set up delivery service with Pepco regardless of which supplier you choose.

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Natural Gas — Washington Gas

(800) 752-7520 washingtongas.com

Washington Gas distributes natural gas throughout Montgomery County. Maryland is deregulated — you can choose a gas supplier at psc.state.md.us. Options include Constellation, XOOM Energy, and others. Washington Gas remains the distribution/emergency contact regardless.

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Water & Sewer — WSSC Water

(301) 206-4001 wsscwater.com

WSSC Water (Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission) serves all of Montgomery County (and Prince George's County). Contact WSSC to establish service at your new address. WSSC bills water and sewer together quarterly.

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Internet — Verizon Fios

(844) 837-0918 verizon.com/home/fios/

Fiber-optic internet with speeds up to 2 Gbps. Excellent coverage throughout Bethesda, Chevy Chase, and Silver Spring. Best reliability in the area. Schedule installation 1–2 weeks in advance.

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Internet — Xfinity (Comcast)

(855) 399-1542 xfinity.com

Cable internet available throughout Montgomery County. Strong alternative if Fios isn't available at your address or for bundling with cable TV. Competitive speeds and pricing.

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Trash & Recycling — Montgomery County

(240) 777-6400 montgomerycountymd.gov/solidwaste

Montgomery County charges an annual Solid Waste Services Charge (included in property tax bill). Curbside trash collected weekly; recycling every other week in most areas. Large item pickup by appointment at (240) 777-6400.

Waste Services

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Cable TV

Xfinity: xfinity.com
Fios TV: verizon.com

Both Xfinity and Verizon Fios provide competitive cable/streaming packages. Many Montgomery County residents are also choosing streaming-only options for greater flexibility.

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Mobile Phone Service

AT&T | Verizon | T-Mobile

All three major carriers provide excellent coverage throughout Montgomery County with 5G in most populated areas. Compare family plans and data options to find the best fit for your household.

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Before You Move In — Your Utility Setup Checklist

Set up Pepco electric service at pepco.com/start — consider shopping for a supplier at psc.state.md.us first
Set up Washington Gas if your home has gas appliances
Contact WSSC Water at wsscwater.com to transfer service
Schedule internet installation (Fios books 1–2 weeks ahead)
Confirm trash schedule at montgomerycountymd.gov/solidwaste
Update USPS address at usps.com/move
Get Maryland driver's license within 60 days — mva.maryland.gov
Register vehicle with Maryland MVA within 60 days — mva.maryland.gov
Register to vote in Maryland — elections.maryland.gov

Montgomery County MD Utilities Setup Guide — Bethesda, Chevy Chase & Silver Spring