Cecil County, Maryland Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Cecil County, Maryland Electricity Overview
Cecil County is 19th in Maryland rankings for total megawatt hours generated from sustainable energy, with 12,589 megawatt hours generated from renewable fuel types.
Cecil County is the 603rd largest county in the country, with 104,942 citizens calling the county home.
With a US average residential electricity bill of $138.3, Cecil County citizens pay about 43.62% more than their fellow countrymen per month for electricity.
Cecil County ranks 652nd in the country out of 3230 counties in megawatt hours generated from solar power.
The largest provider in Cecil County by number of customers is Delmarva Power.
Cecil County produces 41.65 megawatt hours per capita each year, making it the 541st highest county out of 3230 counties for production per capita in the US.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
980,174 MWh
Consumption per Capita
9.34 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
4,370,837 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
12,589 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
4,358,248 MWh
Production per Capita
41.65 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
370,320,616 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,528.81 kg
Recent Energy News in Elkton
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Residential Electricity Prices
- In Elkton, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate national rank dropped by 2,559 positions to 21,744th, from last year's value of 19,185th
- In Elkton, the residential electricity rate national rank dropped by 3,154 positions to 22,314th, from last year's value of 19,160th
- In Elkton, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate national rank dropped by 366 positions to 21,744th, from last month's value of 21,378th
- In Elkton, the residential electricity rate national rank increased by 631 positions to 22,314th, from last month's value of 22,945th
- In Elkton, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate increased by 15.85% to 18.93 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 16.34 ¢ / kWh
- In Elkton, the residential electricity rate increased by 12.98% to 19.93 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 17.64 ¢ / kWh
- In Elkton, the residential electricity rate state rank dropped by 7 positions to 522nd, from last month's value of 515th
- In Elkton, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate increased by 1.02% to 18.93 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 18.74 ¢ / kWh
- In Elkton, the residential electricity rate state rank increased by 1 position to 522nd, from last year's value of 523rd
- In Elkton, the residential electricity rate increased by 0.84% to 19.93 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 19.77 ¢ / kWh
Commercial Electricity Prices
- In Elkton, the commercial electricity rate national rank increased by 1,371 positions to 20,556th, from last year's value of 21,927th
- In Elkton, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate national rank increased by 477 positions to 16,964th, from last year's value of 17,441st
- In Elkton, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate national rank increased by 460 positions to 16,964th, from last month's value of 17,424th
- In Elkton, the commercial electricity rate national rank dropped by 482 positions to 20,556th, from last month's value of 20,074th
- In Elkton, the commercial electricity rate decreased by 15.68% to 14.35 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 17.02 ¢ / kWh
- In Elkton, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate decreased by 1.62% to 13.54 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 13.76 ¢ / kWh
- In Elkton, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate increased by 1.36% to 13.54 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 13.36 ¢ / kWh
- In Elkton, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate state rank dropped by 1 position to 493rd, from last year's value of 492nd
- In Elkton, the commercial electricity rate state rank increased by 1 position to 493rd, from last month's value of 494th
- In Elkton, the commercial electricity rate decreased by 0.24% to 14.35 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 14.38 ¢ / kWh
Industrial Electricity Prices
- In Elkton, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity rate national rank dropped by 752 positions to 23,242nd, from last year's value of 22,490th
- In Elkton, the industrial electricity rate national rank dropped by 451 positions to 23,585th, from last year's value of 23,134th
- In Elkton, the industrial electricity rate national rank dropped by 471 positions to 23,585th, from last month's value of 23,114th
- In Elkton, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity rate national rank dropped by 166 positions to 23,242nd, from last month's value of 23,076th
- In Elkton, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity rate state rank dropped by 155 positions to 231st, from last year's value of 76th
- In Elkton, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity rate state rank dropped by 157 positions to 231st, from last month's value of 74th
- In Elkton, the industrial electricity rate state rank dropped by 314 positions to 493rd, from last year's value of 179th
- In Elkton, the industrial electricity rate state rank dropped by 120 positions to 493rd, from last month's value of 373rd
- In Elkton, the industrial electricity rate increased by 20.13% to 17.12 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 14.25 ¢ / kWh
- In Elkton, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity rate increased by 3.3% to 14.33 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 13.87 ¢ / kWh
- In Elkton, the industrial electricity rate decreased by 4.43% to 17.12 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 17.91 ¢ / kWh
- In Elkton, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity rate increased by 1.7% to 14.33 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 14.09 ¢ / kWh
Electricity Production from All Fuel Types
- In Elkton, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank dropped by 1,136 positions to 2,703rd, from last year's value of 1,567th
- In Elkton, the 12 month rolling average total production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last year's value of 284.35 MWhs
- In Elkton, the 12 month rolling average total production state rank dropped by 39 positions to 63rd, from last year's value of 24th
- In Elkton, the total production national rank increased by 11 positions to 2,699th, from last year's value of 2,710th
- In Elkton, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank increased by 4 positions to 2,703rd, from last month's value of 2,707th
- In Elkton, the total production national rank increased by 3 positions to 2,699th, from last month's value of 2,702nd
- In Elkton, the total production state rank increased by 1 position to 62nd, from last year's value of 63rd
- In Elkton, the total production state rank increased by 1 position to 62nd, from last month's value of 63rd
Electricity Production from Solar
- In Elkton, the 12 month rolling average solar production national rank dropped by 551 positions to 1,204th, from last year's value of 653rd
- In Elkton, the 12 month rolling average solar production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last year's value of 284.35 MWhs
- In Elkton, the 12 month rolling average solar production state rank dropped by 34 positions to 48th, from last year's value of 14th
Elkton Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024
19.93¢ per kWh
- 0.84% higher than last month
- 12.98% higher than February last year
- 17.64% higher than the Maryland average
- 22.32% higher than the US average
- 522nd in the state out of 525 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 7 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
- 22,314th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has increased by 631 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,154 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate
18.93¢ per kWh
- 1.02% higher than last month
- 15.85% higher than February last year
- 17.93% higher than the Maryland average
- 11.75% higher than the US average
- 525th in the state out of 525 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 21,744th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 366 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,559 since February last year
Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024
$216.31 per month
- 12.28% lower than last month
- 21.26% higher than February last year
- 23.98% higher than the Maryland average
- 72.54% higher than the US average
- 521st in the state out of 525 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 41 since February last year
- 26,729th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 280 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,526 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill
$176.59 per month
- 1.82% higher than last month
- 13.63% higher than February last year
- 17.9% higher than the Maryland average
- 33.24% higher than the US average
- 525th in the state out of 525 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 40 since February last year
- 25,483rd in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 39 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,789 since February last year
Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024
14.35¢ per kWh
- 0.24% lower than last month
- 15.68% lower than February last year
- 14.64% higher than the Maryland average
- 5.38% higher than the US average
- 493rd in the state out of 525 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 20,556th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 482 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,371 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate
13.54¢ per kWh
- 1.62% lower than last month
- 1.36% higher than February last year
- 16.33% higher than the Maryland average
- 4.13% lower than the US average
- 493rd in the state out of 525 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
- 16,964th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has increased by 460 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 477 since February last year
Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024
$4,581.21 per month
- 144.73% higher than last month
- 78.84% higher than February last year
- 0.29% lower than the Maryland average
- 173.84% higher than the US average
- 243rd in the state out of 525 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 11 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 8 since February last year
- 26,583rd in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 85 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 252 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill
$3,962.85 per month
- 4.44% higher than last month
- 38.04% higher than February last year
- 0.09% lower than the Maryland average
- 141.27% higher than the US average
- 243rd in the state out of 525 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 7 since February last year
- 26,381st in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank is the same since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 78 since February last year
Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024
17.12¢ per kWh
- 4.43% lower than last month
- 20.13% higher than February last year
- 22.43% higher than the Maryland average
- 73.72% higher than the US average
- 493rd in the state out of 524 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 120 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 314 since February last year
- 23,585th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 471 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 451 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate
14.33¢ per kWh
- 1.7% higher than last month
- 3.3% higher than February last year
- 19.7% lower than the Maryland average
- 40.39% higher than the US average
- 231st in the state out of 524 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 157 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 155 since February last year
- 23,242nd in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 166 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 752 since February last year
Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024
$5,473.43 per month
- 39.22% higher than last month
- 17.49% higher than February last year
- 3.58% higher than the Maryland average
- 82.15% lower than the US average
- 456th in the state out of 524 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 120 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 123 since February last year
- 10,167th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,923 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,773 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill
$6,117.86 per month
- 1.12% higher than last month
- 11.09% higher than February last year
- 15.66% lower than the Maryland average
- 82.05% lower than the US average
- 334th in the state out of 524 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
- 8,859th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 39 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,179 since February last year
Elkton, MD Electricity Overview
Residents of Elkton are charged an average residential electricity price of 21.33 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 26.45% more than Maryland's average price of 16.87 cents and 33.16% more than the national average of 16.02 cents. With an estimated 974 residential customers, Delmarva Power is the largest electricity provider in the city. There has been a 11.50% decline in the use of sustainable fuels (like solar, wind or hydro power) in Elkton over the past year.
Coming in as the 96th worst ranked city out of 536 cities in the state, Elkton emits 36,788,365.33 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use per year. This total results in 2,339.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the city ranks 502nd worst in Maryland for pollution per capita from electricity use. There are 2 power plants in the city, which is the 5th most plants in a city in Maryland. For electricity production purposes, Elkton's top fuel type is Solar, accounting for 100.00% of production in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Elkton
Elkton residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Elkton, Maryland
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agway Energy Services | ENERGY | 16.48 | 121.88 | 71 | 11,700 | |
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 13.00 | 87.81 | 12,859 | 1,672,300 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 10.22 | 102.43 | 98,614 | 10,078,000 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 17.55 | 198.69 | 12,065 | 2,117,200 | |
| Astral Energy | ENERGY | 7.42 | 151.85 | 221 | 16,400 |
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Perryville, MD Electricity Overview
Residents of Perryville are charged an average residential electricity price of 21.33 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 26.45% more than Maryland's average price of 16.87 cents and 33.16% more than the national average of 16.02 cents. Delmarva Power has an estimated 340 residential customers, more than all other electricity suppliers who operate in the city. Consumers in the city pay an average monthly residential power bill of $198.83. This is 43.77% higher than the national average of $138.3.
Coming in as the 231st worst ranked city out of 536 cities in the state, Perryville emits 9,188,271.2 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use per year. This total results in 2,092.52 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the city ranks 513th worst in Maryland for pollution per capita from electricity use. There is one power plant in the city. Perryville has around 100.00% of its electricity produced by Solar.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Perryville
Perryville residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Perryville, Maryland
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agway Energy Services | ENERGY | 16.48 | 121.88 | 71 | 11,700 | |
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 13.00 | 87.81 | 12,859 | 1,672,300 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 10.22 | 102.43 | 98,614 | 10,078,000 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 17.55 | 198.69 | 12,065 | 2,117,200 | |
| Astral Energy | ENERGY | 7.42 | 151.85 | 221 | 16,400 |
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North East, MD Electricity Overview
Residents of North East are charged an average residential electricity price of 21.33 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 26.45% more than Maryland's average price of 16.87 cents and 33.16% more than the national average of 16.02 cents. Selling an estimated 2,733.34 megawatt hours per year, Delmarva Power is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The nationwide average monthly residential electricity bill is $138.3, while the North East average is 43.77% higher at $198.83 per month.
Coming in as the 226th worst ranked city out of 536 cities in the state, North East emits 9,648,861.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use per year. This total results in 2,403.2 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the city ranks 13th worst in Maryland for pollution per capita from electricity use. In North East, there are no electricity producing facilities. The inhabitants must rely on power imported from outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in North East
North East residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in North East, Maryland
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agway Energy Services | ENERGY | 16.48 | 121.88 | 71 | 11,700 | |
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 13.00 | 87.81 | 12,859 | 1,672,300 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 10.22 | 102.43 | 98,614 | 10,078,000 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 17.55 | 198.69 | 12,065 | 2,117,200 | |
| Astral Energy | ENERGY | 7.42 | 151.85 | 221 | 16,400 |
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Electricity Production in Cecil County, Maryland
Power Plants in Cecil County, Maryland
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Wildcat Point Generation FacilityOld Dominion Electric Cooperative (100.00%) | Cecil County | MD | Natural Gas | 4,132,450 | 1,524,060,579.58 | 368.8 | ||
Essential Power Rock Springs LLCThe Carlyle Group (100.00%) | Cecil County | MD | Natural Gas | 225,798 | 127,289,666.56 | 563.73 | ||
IKEA Perryville 460IKEA Property Inc (100.00%) | Perryville | MD | Solar | 5,302 | ||||
Cecil County CCVT HSTerraForm Power (100.00%) | Cecil County | MD | Solar | 3,402 | ||||
Mason Solar One LLCNautilus Solar (100.00%) | Elkton | MD | Solar | 2,134 | ||||
Elkton SolarTerraForm Power (100.00%) | Elkton | MD | Solar | 1,751 |
Cecil County, Maryland Details
Cecil County is the 11th worst ranked county in the state out of 24 when it comes to total pollution from electricity use, with the county releasing 370,320,615.57 kilograms of CO2 emissions each year. This total results in 3,528.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, ranking the county 2182nd highest in the United States for pollution per capita. Natural Gas makes up 99.71% of the fuel used for electricity production in Cecil County. Cecil County has the 11th most electricity producing plants of any county in the state, with 6 total plants.
Providers In Each City in Cecil County:
- Cecilton, Maryland:
- Delmarva Power: 100.00%
- Charlestown, Maryland:
- Delmarva Power: 100.00%
- Chesapeake City, Maryland:
- Delmarva Power: 100.00%
- Elkton, Maryland:
- Delmarva Power: 100.00%
- North East, Maryland:
- Delmarva Power: 100.00%
- Perryville, Maryland:
- Delmarva Power: 100.00%
- Port Deposit, Maryland:
- Delmarva Power: 100.00%
- Rising Sun, Maryland:
- Delmarva Power: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Cecil County, Maryland?
By total customer count, Delmarva Power is the largest electricity company in Cecil County, Maryland.
How many electric companies offer service in Cecil County, Maryland?
There are 44 electricity companies serving customers in Cecil County, Maryland.
How many power plants are located in Cecil County, Maryland?
There are 6 active electricity plants located in Cecil County, Maryland
What electricity companies offer service in Cecil County, Maryland?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delmarva Power | 32,924 |
| 2 | Choptank Electric Cooperative | 2,104 |
| 3 | WGL Energy | 1,830 |
| 4 | Inspire Energy | 1,325 |
| 5 | Clean Choice Energy | 1,296 |
| 6 | Direct Energy | 1,224 |
| 7 | XOOM Energy | 466 |
| 8 | Ambit Energy | 388 |
| 9 | Energy Services Providers | 309 |
| 10 | Strategic Energy LLC | 299 |
