Washington County, Maryland Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Washington County, Maryland Electricity Overview
Washington County has seen year over year increase of 3.36% for electricity production using solar power.
Emitting 352,456,510.47 kilograms of CO2 gases, Washington County has the 12th worst pollution level from electricity consumption of any county in the state.
Washington County produces 83,397 megawatt hours of electricity from sustainable fuel sources. This ranks Washington County 1025th largest producing county in the US out of 3230 counties for total renewable electricity production.
Washington County is home to over 155,590 residents and generates 77,256 megawatt hours of electricity from solar sources, or 0.5 megawatt hour per capita. This ranks Washington County 441st out of 3230 counties in the country for solar megawatt hours generated per capita.
Washington County is the 11th most populated county in the state.
With 77,256 megawatt hours produced from solar, Washington County is 3rd in Maryland out of 24 counties for solar power electricity production.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,453,234 MWh
Consumption per Capita
9.34 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
83,397 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
83,397 MWh
Production per Capita
0.54 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
352,456,510 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,265.29 kg
Recent Energy News in Hagerstown
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Residential Electricity Prices
- In Hagerstown, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate national rank dropped by 3,922 positions to 4,912th, from last year's value of 990th
- In Hagerstown, the residential electricity rate national rank dropped by 8,453 positions to 10,001st, from last year's value of 1,548th
- In Hagerstown, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate national rank dropped by 954 positions to 4,912th, from last month's value of 3,958th
- In Hagerstown, the residential electricity rate national rank increased by 1,630 positions to 10,001st, from last month's value of 11,631st
- In Hagerstown, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate increased by 19.95% to 12.38 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 10.32 ¢ / kWh
- In Hagerstown, the residential electricity rate increased by 38.94% to 13.46 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 9.69 ¢ / kWh
- In Hagerstown, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate increased by 2.61% to 12.38 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 12.07 ¢ / kWh
- In Hagerstown, the residential electricity rate state rank dropped by 1 position to 155th, from last year's value of 154th
- In Hagerstown, the residential electricity rate increased by 0.8% to 13.46 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 13.36 ¢ / kWh
Commercial Electricity Prices
- In Hagerstown, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate national rank increased by 3,294 positions to 6,110th, from last year's value of 9,404th
- In Hagerstown, the commercial electricity rate national rank increased by 5,833 positions to 10,087th, from last year's value of 15,920th
- In Hagerstown, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate national rank increased by 1,041 positions to 6,110th, from last month's value of 7,151st
- In Hagerstown, the commercial electricity rate national rank dropped by 901 positions to 10,087th, from last month's value of 9,186th
- In Hagerstown, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate decreased by 8.07% to 10.56 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 11.49 ¢ / kWh
- In Hagerstown, the commercial electricity rate decreased by 13.86% to 11.43 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 13.27 ¢ / kWh
- In Hagerstown, the commercial electricity rate increased by 5.36% to 11.43 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 10.85 ¢ / kWh
- In Hagerstown, the commercial electricity rate state rank dropped by 4 positions to 185th, from last month's value of 181st
- In Hagerstown, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate decreased by 1.43% to 10.56 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 10.72 ¢ / kWh
Industrial Electricity Prices
- In Hagerstown, 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 Hagerstown, the industrial electricity bill national rank dropped by 2,481 positions to 9,578th, from last month's value of 7,097th
- In Hagerstown, the industrial electricity bill national rank dropped by 2,068 positions to 9,578th, from last year's value of 7,510th
- In Hagerstown, 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 Hagerstown, the industrial electricity bill state rank dropped by 123 positions to 381st, from last year's value of 258th
- In Hagerstown, the industrial electricity bill state rank dropped by 125 positions to 381st, from last month's value of 256th
- In Hagerstown, the industrial electricity bill increased by 95.16% to $5,048.47, from last month's value of $2,586.78
- In Hagerstown, 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 Hagerstown, the industrial electricity bill increased by 23.24% to $5,048.47, from last year's value of $4,096.32
- In Hagerstown, 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 Batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source
- In Hagerstown, the 12 month rolling average batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source production national rank dropped by 37 positions to 126th, from last year's value of 89th
- In Hagerstown, the batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source production national rank increased by 24 positions to 132nd, from last year's value of 156th
- In Hagerstown, the 12 month rolling average batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source production national rank increased by 4 positions to 126th, from last month's value of 130th
- In Hagerstown, the batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source production national rank increased by 2 positions to 132nd, from last month's value of 134th
Electricity Production from Solar
- In Hagerstown, the 12 month rolling average solar production national rank dropped by 549 positions to 1,204th, from last year's value of 655th
- In Hagerstown, the 12 month rolling average solar production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last year's value of 283.54 MWhs
- In Hagerstown, the 12 month rolling average solar production state rank dropped by 33 positions to 48th, from last year's value of 15th
Electricity Production from All Fuel Types
- In Hagerstown, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank dropped by 1,133 positions to 2,703rd, from last year's value of 1,570th
- In Hagerstown, the 12 month rolling average total production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last year's value of 283.54 MWhs
- In Hagerstown, the 12 month rolling average total production state rank dropped by 38 positions to 63rd, from last year's value of 25th
- In Hagerstown, the total production national rank increased by 11 positions to 2,699th, from last year's value of 2,710th
- In Hagerstown, 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 Hagerstown, the total production national rank increased by 3 positions to 2,699th, from last month's value of 2,702nd
- In Hagerstown, the total production state rank increased by 1 position to 62nd, from last year's value of 63rd
- In Hagerstown, the total production state rank increased by 1 position to 62nd, from last month's value of 63rd
Hagerstown 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
$5,590.36 per month
- 1.44% higher than last month
- 10.37% higher than February last year
- 22.93% lower than the Maryland average
- 83.6% lower than the US average
- 258th in the state out of 524 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 8,703rd in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 235 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,135 since February last year
Hagerstown, MD Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Hagerstown is around 16.64 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is less than the state average price of 16.87 cents per kilowatt hour, it is more than the national average of 16.02 cents. The city is ranked 24th in Maryland in total electricity generated from power generating plants within its borders, with 3,874 megawatt hours produced. Hagerstown Light Department is the largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Hagerstown is the 23rd highest ranked city in the state out of 536 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city releasing 102,377,016.29 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. More telling of the city's emissions reality is the per capita CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 2,380.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 495th ranked city in Maryland for CO2 emissions released per capita. The city is home to one electricity producing plant. For the purpose of electricity generation, Hagerstown's top fuel is Solar, making up 100.00%, or 3,874 megawatt hours of generation in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hagerstown
Hagerstown residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Hagerstown, Maryland
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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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Halfway CDP, MD Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Halfway CDP is around 16.91 cents per kilowatt hour , which is above both the Maryland and the national average rates of 16.87 and 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Citizens in the city pay an average monthly residential electric bill of $154.36. This is 11.62% above the nationwide average of $138.3. Potomac Edison has an estimated 463 residential customers, which is more than all other vendors who operate in the city.
Halfway CDP is the 135th highest ranked city in the state out of 536 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city releasing 24,654,462.44 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per citizen in the city, which amounts to 2,403.2 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This calculation ranks Halfway CDP as the 52nd highest polluting city in the state. Within Halfway CDP, there are no electricity plants. The citizens must depend on power imported from outside of the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Halfway CDP
Halfway CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Halfway CDP, Maryland
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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 |
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Robinwood CDP, MD Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Robinwood CDP is around 16.91 cents per kilowatt hour , which is above both the Maryland and the national average rates of 16.87 and 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Citizens in the city pay an average monthly residential electric bill of $154.36. This is 11.62% above the nationwide average of $138.3. Potomac Edison has an estimated 387 residential customers, which is more than all other vendors who operate in the city.
Robinwood CDP is the 162nd highest ranked city in the state out of 536 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city releasing 18,413,343.52 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per citizen in the city, which amounts to 2,403.2 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This calculation ranks Robinwood CDP as the 52nd highest polluting city in the state. Within Robinwood CDP, there are no electricity plants. The citizens must depend on power imported from outside of the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Robinwood CDP
Robinwood CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Robinwood CDP, Maryland
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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 |
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Electricity Production in Washington County, Maryland
Power Plants in Washington County, Maryland
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Maryland Solar8point3 Operating Company LLC (100.00%) | Washington County | MD | Solar | 32,325 | ||||
Solar HagerstownGreenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation (100.00%) | Washington County | MD | Solar | 17,624 | ||||
Pinesburg Solar LLCMadison Energy Holdings LLC (100.00%) | Washington County | MD | Solar | 6,711 | ||||
Dam No. 5 Hydro StationPE Hydro Generation, LLC (100.00%) | Washington County | MD | Conventional Hydroelectric | 6,141 | ||||
Hostetter Solar One, LLCNautilus Solar (100.00%) | Hagerstown | MD | Solar | 3,874 | ||||
Pittman Solar One LLCNautilus Solar (100.00%) | Hancock | MD | Solar | 3,750 | ||||
Spruce - WCMD - Rubble IIWCMD Spear Point Solar IV, LLC (100.00%) | Washington County | MD | Solar | 2,726 | ||||
RockdaleConductive Power (100.00%) | Williamsport | MD | Solar | 2,509 | ||||
Spruce - WCMD - CreekWCMD Spear Point Solar II LLC (100.00%) | Washington County | MD | Solar | 2,384 | ||||
Spruce - WCMD - Resh IWCMD Spear Point Solar III LLC (100.00%) | Washington County | MD | Solar | 2,075 | ||||
Spruce - WCMD - Rubble IWCMD Spear Point Solar I, LLC (100.00%) | Washington County | MD | Solar | 1,881 | ||||
CES VMT SolarConsolidated Edison Solutions Inc (100.00%) | Fountainhead-Orchard Hills CDP | MD | Solar | 1,397 |
Washington County, Maryland Details
Washington County's electricity use results in CO2 emissions totaling 352,456,510.47 kilograms, which is 12th highest amount in the state out of 24 counties. More telling of the county's pollution reality is the per capita CO2 emission amount. That amount stands at 2,265.29 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in the county being the 18th highest county in the state for CO2 pollution per capita. The county has 12 power generation plants, which is 195th highest in the nation. When considering electricity generation, Washington County's main fuel is Solar, accounting for 77,256 megawatt hours, or 92.64% of production in the county.
Providers In Each City in Washington County:
- Boonsboro, Maryland:
- Potomac Edison: 100.00%
- Clear Spring, Maryland:
- Potomac Edison: 100.00%
- Funkstown, Maryland:
- Potomac Edison: 100.00%
- Hagerstown, Maryland:
- Hagerstown Light Department: 35.99%
- Potomac Edison: 64.01%
- Hancock, Maryland:
- Potomac Edison: 100.00%
- Keedysville, Maryland:
- Potomac Edison: 100.00%
- Sharpsburg, Maryland:
- Potomac Edison: 100.00%
- Smithsburg, Maryland:
- Potomac Edison: 100.00%
- Williamsport, Maryland:
- Potomac Edison: 50.62%
- Williamsport, Maryland Electric Utility: 49.38%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Washington County, Maryland?
By total megawatt hours sold, Potomac Edison is the largest electricity company in Washington County, Maryland.
How many electric companies offer service in Washington County, Maryland?
Washington County, Maryland is home to 41 electricity companies serving customers in the area.
Which electricity companies offer service in Washington County, Maryland?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Potomac Edison | 47,555 |
| 2 | Hagerstown Light Department | 17,532 |
| 3 | WGL Energy | 2,760 |
| 4 | Inspire Energy | 1,999 |
| 5 | Clean Choice Energy | 1,956 |
| 6 | Direct Energy | 1,846 |
| 7 | Williamsport, Maryland Electric Utility | 1,015 |
| 8 | XOOM Energy | 702 |
| 9 | Ambit Energy | 586 |
| 10 | Energy Services Providers | 466 |
How many power plants are located within Washington County, Maryland?
Washington County, Maryland has 12 power plants producing electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
