Frederick County, Maryland Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Frederick County, Maryland Electricity Overview
When measuring CO2 emissions per capita, Frederick County saw a 6.03% decline over the course of the preceding year.
Frederick County has the 15th largest electricity generation in Maryland out of 24 counties, generating 60,779 megawatt hours.
When calculating by total customers, Potomac Edison is the largest electricity provider in Frederick County.
Frederick County generates 0.21 megawatt hours per capita each year from solar power, giving the county a rank of 9th in the state out of 24 counties.
At $154.34, the Frederick County average monthly residential electric bill is 0.00% more than the Maryland average bill and 11.59% above the nationwide average.
With 287,079 residents within its borders and 60,779 megawatt hours produced each year, Frederick County has a per capita production of 0.21 megawatt hours. The city ranks 1822nd highest megawatt hour per capita amount in the nation.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
2,681,362 MWh
Consumption per Capita
9.34 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
60,779 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
60,779 MWh
Production per Capita
0.21 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
674,270,874 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,348.73 kg
Recent Energy News in Frederick
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Residential Electricity Prices
- In Frederick, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity bill national rank dropped by 6,693 positions to 13,920th, from last year's value of 7,227th
- In Frederick, the residential electricity bill national rank dropped by 9,649 positions to 21,602nd, from last year's value of 11,953rd
- In Frederick, the residential electricity bill national rank increased by 2,030 positions to 21,602nd, from last month's value of 23,632nd
- In Frederick, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity bill national rank dropped by 647 positions to 13,920th, from last month's value of 13,273rd
- In Frederick, the residential electricity bill state rank dropped by 226 positions to 381st, from last year's value of 155th
- In Frederick, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity bill increased by 18.84% to $134.48, from last year's value of $113.16
- In Frederick, the residential electricity bill increased by 36.47% to $164.33, from last year's value of $120.42
- In Frederick, the residential electricity bill decreased by 19.1% to $164.33, from last month's value of $203.13
- In Frederick, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity bill increased by 2.8% to $134.48, from last month's value of $130.82
- In Frederick, the residential electricity bill state rank increased by 3 positions to 381st, from last month's value of 384th
Commercial Electricity Prices
- In Frederick, the commercial electricity bill national rank dropped by 249 positions to 26,503rd, from last year's value of 26,254th
- In Frederick, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill national rank dropped by 81 positions to 26,306th, from last year's value of 26,225th
- In Frederick, the commercial electricity bill national rank dropped by 167 positions to 26,503rd, from last month's value of 26,336th
- In Frederick, the commercial electricity bill increased by 148.16% to $4,554.55, from last month's value of $1,835.34
- In Frederick, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill increased by 37.25% to $3,918.15, from last year's value of $2,854.7
- In Frederick, the commercial electricity bill increased by 79.62% to $4,554.55, from last year's value of $2,535.66
- In Frederick, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill state rank dropped by 9 positions to 168th, from last year's value of 159th
- In Frederick, the commercial electricity bill state rank dropped by 12 positions to 168th, from last month's value of 156th
- In Frederick, the commercial electricity bill state rank dropped by 10 positions to 168th, from last year's value of 158th
- In Frederick, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill increased by 4.49% to $3,918.15, from last month's value of $3,749.91
Industrial Electricity Prices
- In Frederick, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill national rank dropped by 1,135 positions to 8,703rd, from last year's value of 7,568th
- In Frederick, the industrial electricity bill national rank dropped by 2,481 positions to 9,578th, from last month's value of 7,097th
- In Frederick, the industrial electricity bill national rank dropped by 2,068 positions to 9,578th, from last year's value of 7,510th
- In Frederick, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill national rank dropped by 235 positions to 8,703rd, from last month's value of 8,468th
- In Frederick, the industrial electricity bill state rank dropped by 123 positions to 381st, from last year's value of 258th
- In Frederick, the industrial electricity bill state rank dropped by 125 positions to 381st, from last month's value of 256th
- In Frederick, the industrial electricity bill increased by 95.16% to $5,048.47, from last month's value of $2,586.78
- In Frederick, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill increased by 10.37% to $5,590.36, from last year's value of $5,064.93
- In Frederick, the industrial electricity bill increased by 23.24% to $5,048.47, from last year's value of $4,096.32
- In Frederick, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill increased by 1.44% to $5,590.36, from last month's value of $5,511.02
Electricity Production from Solar
- In Frederick, the 12 month rolling average solar production national rank dropped by 1,034 positions to 1,204th, from last year's value of 170th
- In Frederick, the 12 month rolling average solar production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last year's value of 1,641.03 MWhs
- In Frederick, the 12 month rolling average solar production state rank dropped by 45 positions to 48th, from last year's value of 3rd
Electricity Production from All Fuel Types
- In Frederick, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank dropped by 1,756 positions to 2,703rd, from last year's value of 947th
- In Frederick, the 12 month rolling average total production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last year's value of 1,641.03 MWhs
- In Frederick, the 12 month rolling average total production state rank dropped by 51 positions to 63rd, from last year's value of 12th
- In Frederick, the total production national rank increased by 11 positions to 2,699th, from last year's value of 2,710th
- In Frederick, 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 Frederick, the total production national rank increased by 3 positions to 2,699th, from last month's value of 2,702nd
- In Frederick, the total production state rank increased by 1 position to 62nd, from last year's value of 63rd
- In Frederick, the total production state rank increased by 1 position to 62nd, from last month's value of 63rd
Frederick Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024
13.46¢ per kWh
- 0.8% higher than last month
- 38.94% higher than February last year
- 20.55% lower than the Maryland average
- 17.39% lower than the US average
- 155th 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
- 10,001st in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,630 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 8,453 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate
12.38¢ per kWh
- 2.61% higher than last month
- 19.95% higher than February last year
- 22.85% lower than the Maryland average
- 26.89% lower than the US average
- 154th 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
- 4,912th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 954 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,922 since February last year
Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024
$164.33 per month
- 19.1% lower than last month
- 36.47% higher than February last year
- 5.81% lower than the Maryland average
- 31.08% higher than the US average
- 381st in the state out of 525 cities
- The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 226 since February last year
- 21,602nd in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,030 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 9,649 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill
$134.48 per month
- 2.8% higher than last month
- 18.84% higher than February last year
- 10.22% lower than the Maryland average
- 1.47% higher than the US average
- 155th 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
- 13,920th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 647 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 6,693 since February last year
Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024
11.43¢ per kWh
- 5.36% higher than last month
- 13.86% lower than February last year
- 8.65% lower than the Maryland average
- 16.04% lower than the US average
- 185th in the state out of 525 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 4 since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 10,087th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 901 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 5,833 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate
10.56¢ per kWh
- 1.43% lower than last month
- 8.07% lower than February last year
- 9.24% lower than the Maryland average
- 25.2% lower than the US average
- 185th 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
- 6,110th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,041 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 3,294 since February last year
Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024
$4,554.55 per month
- 148.16% higher than last month
- 79.62% higher than February last year
- 0.87% lower than the Maryland average
- 172.24% higher than the US average
- 168th in the state out of 525 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 12 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 10 since February last year
- 26,503rd in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 167 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 249 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill
$3,918.15 per month
- 4.49% higher than last month
- 37.25% higher than February last year
- 1.21% lower than the Maryland average
- 138.55% higher than the US average
- 168th in the state out of 525 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 9 since February last year
- 26,306th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank is the same since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 81 since February last year
Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024
14.62¢ per kWh
- 5.4% higher than last month
- 21.49% lower than February last year
- 4.6% higher than the Maryland average
- 48.42% higher than the US average
- 275th in the state out of 524 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 125 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 240 since February last year
- 23,093rd in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 340 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 939 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate
13.85¢ per kWh
- 2.35% lower than last month
- 8.55% lower than February last year
- 22.35% lower than the Maryland average
- 35.76% higher than the US average
- 152nd in the state out of 524 cities
- The state rank has increased by 98 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 130 since February last year
- 22,969th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has increased by 283 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 148 since February last year
Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024
$5,048.47 per month
- 95.16% higher than last month
- 23.24% higher than February last year
- 4.46% lower than the Maryland average
- 83.53% lower than the US average
- 381st in the state out of 524 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 125 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 123 since February last year
- 9,578th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2,481 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,068 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill
$5,590.36 per month
- 1.44% higher than last month
- 10.37% higher than February last year
- 22.93% lower than the Maryland average
- 83.6% lower than the US average
- 258th in the state out of 524 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 8,703rd in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 235 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,135 since February last year
Frederick, MD Electricity Overview
Frederick's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 16.91 cents per kilowatt hour , which is above both the Maryland and nationwide average prices of 16.87 and 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Solar power usage for electricity generation in the city has increased by 1,940 megawatt hours each year during the previous year, which is a 9.47% increase from the previous year. The US average monthly residential electric bill is $138.3, while the Frederick average is 11.62% more at $154.36 per month.
On average, Frederick citizens emit 2,333 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 504th worst polluting city out of 536 cities in Maryland based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 191,699,930.05 kilograms, which is the 7th highest total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The city is home to one electricity producing plant. When it comes to electricity generation, Frederick's top fuel source is Solar, making up 100.00%, or 22,421 megawatt hours of production in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Frederick
Frederick residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Frederick, Maryland
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agway Energy Services | ENERGY | 16.48 | 121.88 | 71 | 11,700 | |
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 13.00 | 87.81 | 12,859 | 1,672,300 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 10.22 | 102.43 | 98,614 | 10,078,000 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 17.55 | 198.69 | 12,065 | 2,117,200 | |
| Astral Energy | ENERGY | 7.42 | 151.85 | 221 | 16,400 |
Zips with electric coverage in Frederick, Maryland include: 21702, 21701, 21703, 21704, 21705
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Ballenger Creek CDP, MD Electricity Overview
Ballenger Creek CDP's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 16.91 cents per kilowatt hour , which is above both the Maryland and nationwide average prices of 16.87 and 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Power plants in the city have allowed a 71.44% drop in the use of renewable energy sources versus non-renewable fuels. The city generates 0.02 megawatt hours per citizen from solar power, which is 43rd in the state out of 536 cities.
On average, Ballenger Creek CDP citizens emit 2,397.11 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 488th worst polluting city out of 536 cities in Maryland based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 55,406,898.54 kilograms, which is the 64th highest total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The city is home to one electricity producing plant. When it comes to electricity generation, Ballenger Creek CDP's top fuel source is Solar, making up 100.00%, or 547 megawatt hours of production in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ballenger Creek CDP
Ballenger Creek CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Ballenger Creek CDP, Maryland
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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 |
Zips with electric coverage in Ballenger Creek CDP, Maryland include: 21701, 21703, 21704
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Green Valley CDP, MD Electricity Overview
Green Valley CDP's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 16.91 cents per kilowatt hour , which is above both the Maryland and nationwide average prices of 16.87 and 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Potomac Edison sells an estimated 24,748.3 megawatt hours in the city per year, which is more than any other provider. The average monthly residential power bill for a customer in the city is $154.36 per month, while the Maryland average is $154.33.
On average, Green Valley CDP citizens emit 2,403.2 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 52nd worst polluting city out of 536 cities in Maryland based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 31,239,239.42 kilograms, which is the 108th highest total amount of pollution for any city in the state. All of the electricity sold in Green Valley CDP has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, as there are no power production plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Green Valley CDP
Green Valley CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Green Valley CDP, Maryland
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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 |
Zips with electric coverage in Green Valley CDP, Maryland include: 21771, 20871, 21770, 21754
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Electricity Production in Frederick County, Maryland
Power Plants in Frederick County, Maryland
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fort Detrick Solar PVMontevue Lane Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Frederick | MD | Solar | 22,421 | ||||
Mount Saint Mary'sConstellation Solar (100.00%) | Frederick County | MD | Solar | 18,002 | ||||
Baker PointCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%) | Frederick County | MD | Solar | 13,411 | ||||
Frederick County - LandfillSolar Integrated Fund VI, LLC (100.00%) | Frederick County | MD | Solar | 3,581 | ||||
Emmitsburg Solar ArraysUGI Corporation (100.00%) | Frederick County | MD | Solar | 2,817 | ||||
Francis Scott Key MallPennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (100.00%) | Ballenger Creek CDP | MD | Solar | 547 |
Frederick County, Maryland Details
On average, Frederick County citizens emit 2,348.73 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 16th highest polluting county out of 24 counties in the state and 2457th out of 3230 counties nationally. Total emissions in the county are 674,270,874.3 kilograms, which is the 7th highest total amount of pollution for any county in the state. There are 6 power producing plants in the county, which is the 11th most power plants in a county in the state. Frederick County's primary fuel is Solar, with 100.00% of electricity production using this fuel type.
Providers In Each City in Frederick County:
- Brunswick, Maryland:
- Dominion Energy: 1.15%
- Potomac Edison: 98.85%
- Burkittsville, Maryland:
- Potomac Edison: 100.00%
- Emmitsburg, Maryland:
- Potomac Edison: 100.00%
- Frederick, Maryland:
- Potomac Edison: 100.00%
- Middletown, Maryland:
- Potomac Edison: 100.00%
- Mount Airy, Maryland:
- Potomac Edison: 100.00%
- Myersville, Maryland:
- Potomac Edison: 100.00%
- New Market, Maryland:
- Potomac Edison: 100.00%
- Rosemont, Maryland:
- Potomac Edison: 100.00%
- Thurmont, Maryland:
- Potomac Edison: 53.36%
- Thurmont, Maryland Electric Utility: 46.64%
- Walkersville, Maryland:
- Potomac Edison: 100.00%
- Woodsboro, Maryland:
- Potomac Edison: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Frederick County, Maryland?
The largest electricity supplier in Frederick County, Maryland by total revenue is Potomac Edison.
How many electric companies offer service in Frederick County, Maryland?
Frederick County, Maryland is home to 40 electricity providers serving customers in the area.
How many power plants are located within Frederick County, Maryland?
Frederick County, Maryland has 6 active power plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
What electricity companies offer service in Frederick County, Maryland?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Potomac Edison | 67,784 |
| 2 | WGL Energy | 3,935 |
| 3 | Thurmont, Maryland Electric Utility | 2,879 |
| 4 | Inspire Energy | 2,849 |
| 5 | Clean Choice Energy | 2,788 |
| 6 | Direct Energy | 2,632 |
| 7 | XOOM Energy | 1,001 |
| 8 | Ambit Energy | 835 |
| 9 | Energy Services Providers | 665 |
| 10 | Strategic Energy LLC | 643 |
