Carroll County, Maryland Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Carroll County, Maryland Electricity Overview
At an average residential price of 21.87 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the nationwide average 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, customers in Carroll County pay a 35.63% markup from the national average price.
By megawatt hours sold, the largest supplier in Carroll County is Baltimore Gas & Electric.
Carroll County is 1497th in the country out of 3230 counties for renewable electricity generation per capita, at 0.07 megawatt hours per person per year.
Throughout the past year, Carroll County has seen a 13.73% decrease in the use of renewable fuel sources for electricity production.
Carroll County residents are faced with an average residential monthly electricity bill of $180.92, which is 15.83% higher than the state average bill of $156.2.
Carroll County customers experience outages averaging 130.41 minutes per incident, with around 1 outages each year.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,633,205 MWh
Consumption per Capita
9.32 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
12,432 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
12,432 MWh
Production per Capita
0.07 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
414,007,822 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,361.64 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Eldersburg CDP
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Eldersburg CDP Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
18.51¢ per kWh
- 1.69% lower than last month
- 15.13% higher than April last year
- 3.69% higher than the Maryland average
- 9.44% higher than the US average
- 304th in the state out of 536 cities
- The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 25,445th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 726 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 5,282 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
17.26¢ per kWh
- 1.19% higher than last month
- 18.58% higher than April last year
- 0.51% higher than the Maryland average
- 7.05% higher than the US average
- 305th in the state out of 536 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 44 since April last year
- 23,988th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 130 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 7,754 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$118.33 per month
- 17.45% lower than last month
- 15.28% higher than April last year
- 6.19% lower than the Maryland average
- 4.95% higher than the US average
- 230th in the state out of 536 cities
- The state rank has increased by 31 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 29 since April last year
- 21,402nd in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 4,096 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 7,232 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$145.1 per month
- 0.91% higher than last month
- 15.8% higher than April last year
- 6.72% lower than the Maryland average
- 6.63% higher than the US average
- 260th in the state out of 536 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 6 since April last year
- 20,251st in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 625 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 9,174 since April last year
Eldersburg CDP, MD Electricity Overview
Residents living within Eldersburg CDP are charged an average residential electricity rate of 17.26 cents per kilowatt hour. Regrettably, this is 0.51% more than Maryland's average price of 17.17 cents. Consumers in the city have 0.74 electrical outages each year, with outages lasting about 71.89 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes each. Baltimore Gas & Electric is the largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Electricity consumption in Eldersburg CDP has byproducts of 72,387,471.33 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 42nd highest amount of any city in Maryland. The city also ranks 15th highest in Maryland in emissions per citizen, averaging 2,379.76 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. All of the electricity used in Eldersburg CDP has to be sourced from neighboring cities and rural areas, as there are no electricity production plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Eldersburg CDP
Eldersburg CDP residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Eldersburg CDP, Maryland
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APG&E | ENERGY | 17.69 | 142.01 | 2,925.46 | 517,479.9 | |
| Agway Energy Services | ENERGY | 19.59 | 136.84 | 67.07 | 13,136.29 | |
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 15.46 | 98.06 | 12,146.77 | 1,877,590.87 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 12.15 | 114.38 | 93,151.98 | 11,315,171.18 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 20.86 | 221.87 | 11,396.75 | 2,377,106.61 |
Zips with electric coverage in Eldersburg CDP, Maryland include: 21784, 21048, 21797, 21104
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Westminster, MD Electricity Overview
Residents living within Westminster are charged an average residential electricity rate of 17.26 cents per kilowatt hour. Regrettably, this is 0.51% more than Maryland's average price of 17.17 cents. Consumers in the city have 0.74 electrical outages each year, with outages lasting about 71.89 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes each. Baltimore Gas & Electric is the largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Electricity consumption in Westminster has byproducts of 47,078,747.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 69th highest amount of any city in Maryland. The city also ranks 277th highest in Maryland in emissions per citizen, averaging 2,379.76 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. All of the electricity used in Westminster has to be sourced from neighboring cities and rural areas, as there are no electricity production plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Westminster
Westminster residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Westminster, Maryland
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APG&E | ENERGY | 17.69 | 142.01 | 2,925.46 | 517,479.9 | |
| Agway Energy Services | ENERGY | 19.59 | 136.84 | 67.07 | 13,136.29 | |
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 15.46 | 98.06 | 12,146.77 | 1,877,590.87 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 12.15 | 114.38 | 93,151.98 | 11,315,171.18 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 20.86 | 221.87 | 11,396.75 | 2,377,106.61 |
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Taneytown, MD Electricity Overview
Residents living within Taneytown are charged an average residential electricity rate of 13.03 cents per kilowatt hour. Luckily, this is 24.15% less than Maryland's average price of 17.17 cents. Consumers in the city have 1.06 electrical outages each year, with outages lasting about 146.08 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes each. Potomac Edison is the largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Electricity consumption in Taneytown has byproducts of 17,093,799.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 168th highest amount of any city in Maryland. The city also ranks 277th highest in Maryland in emissions per citizen, averaging 2,379.76 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. All of the electricity used in Taneytown has to be sourced from neighboring cities and rural areas, as there are no electricity production plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Taneytown
Taneytown residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Taneytown, Maryland
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agway Energy Services | ENERGY | 19.59 | 136.84 | 67.07 | 13,136.29 | |
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 15.46 | 98.06 | 12,146.77 | 1,877,590.87 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 12.15 | 114.38 | 93,151.98 | 11,315,171.18 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 20.86 | 221.87 | 11,396.75 | 2,377,106.61 | |
| Astral Energy | ENERGY | 8.82 | 170.49 | 208.76 | 18,413.26 |
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Electricity Production in Carroll County, Maryland
Power Plants in Carroll County, Maryland
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bomber CSGHampstead Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Hampstead | MD | Solar | 8,981 | ||||
Shepherds Mill CSGStandard Solar (100.00%) | Union Bridge | MD | Solar | 3,451 |
Carroll County, Maryland Details
Roughly 414,007,821.97 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in Carroll County due to electricity use each year. The county also ranks 2474th worst in pollution per resident, averaging 2,361.64 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per resident. The county has 2 electricity producing plants, which is 1033rd highest in the nation. Carroll County has about 100.00% of its electricity generated from Solar.
Providers In Each City in Carroll County:
- Hampstead, Maryland:
- Baltimore Gas & Electric: 100.00%
- Manchester, Maryland:
- Baltimore Gas & Electric: 100.00%
- New Windsor, Maryland:
- Potomac Edison: 88.30%
- Baltimore Gas & Electric: 11.70%
- Sykesville, Maryland:
- Baltimore Gas & Electric: 100.00%
- Taneytown, Maryland:
- Potomac Edison: 100.00%
- Union Bridge, Maryland:
- Potomac Edison: 100.00%
- Westminster, Maryland:
- Baltimore Gas & Electric: 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 provider in Carroll County, Maryland?
By total revenue, Baltimore Gas & Electric is the largest electricity provider in Carroll County, Maryland.
Which electricity companies offer service in Carroll County, Maryland?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baltimore Gas & Electric | 155,268 |
| 2 | Potomac Edison | 14,006 |
| 3 | WGL Energy | 2,682 |
| 4 | Inspire Energy | 1,946 |
| 5 | Clean Choice Energy | 1,904 |
| 6 | Direct Energy | 1,795 |
| 7 | XOOM Energy | 683 |
| 8 | Ambit Energy | 570 |
| 9 | Energy Services Providers | 454 |
| 10 | Strategic Energy LLC | 436 |
How many electric companies offer service in Carroll County, Maryland?
There are 49 electricity providers offering service in Carroll County, Maryland.
How many power plants are located in Carroll County, Maryland?
Carroll County, Maryland is home to 2 active power plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
