Frederick County, MD: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Frederick County, Maryland Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Frederick County, MD is $149.62
  • The average electricity rate in Frederick County, MD is 13.82¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Frederick County, MD

The average residential electric bill in Frederick County, MD is $149.62 per month. Frederick County, MD is the 2nd most expensive county in Maryland for electricity.

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Frederick County, Maryland Electricity Overview

When comparing annual CO2 emissions per capita, Frederick County saw a 3.14% increase over the course of the preceding year.

With total production of 58,158 megawatt hours, Frederick County is ranked 14th largest producer of electricity in Maryland out of 24 counties for total generation.

Frederick County is the 1850th largest producer of megawatt hours per capita out of 3221 counties in the nation, with a population of 287,079 and recent annual megawatt hour production of 58,158.

As the 5th highest generator of solar energy in Maryland out of 24, Frederick County generates 58,158 megawatt hours from solar.

Frederick County has a population of 287,079 residents.

Frederick County released 691,906,840.91 kilograms of CO2 gases due to electricity use, which makes it the 470th worst polluting county in the nation.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    2,723,889 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    9.49 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    58,158 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    58,158 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.2 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    691,906,841 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    2,410.16 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Frederick

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Frederick Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for May, 2024

13.67¢ per kWh

  • 0.04% lower than last month
  • 38.49% higher than May last year
  • 22.49% lower than the Maryland average
  • 17.11% lower than the US average
  • 155th in the state out of 536 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since May last year
  • 10,008th in the US out of 31,764 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 921 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 8,816 since May last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

13.34¢ per kWh

  • 2.43% higher than last month
  • 31.74% higher than May last year
  • 22.75% lower than the Maryland average
  • 17.35% lower than the US average
  • 155th in the state out of 536 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since May last year
  • 9,723rd in the US out of 31,764 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,554 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 8,737 since May last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for May, 2024

$122.42 per month

  • 0.42% higher than last month
  • 45.06% higher than May last year
  • 8.64% lower than the Maryland average
  • 1.44% lower than the US average
  • 156th in the state out of 536 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 229 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since May last year
  • 18,439th in the US out of 31,764 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 4,126 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 14,067 since May last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$143.24 per month

  • 2.26% higher than last month
  • 29.76% higher than May last year
  • 9.09% lower than the Maryland average
  • 4.77% higher than the US average
  • 156th in the state out of 536 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since May last year
  • 18,257th in the US out of 31,764 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,170 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 12,009 since May last year

Frederick, MD Electricity Overview

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Frederick's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 13.34 cents per kilowatt hour , which is lower than both the Maryland and nationwide average prices of 17.74 and 16.44 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Generating 0.25 megawatt hours per citizen living in the city, Frederick ranks as the 40th highest producing city in Maryland out of 536 cities. With an estimated 2,487 residential customers, Potomac Edison is the largest supplier in the city.

On average, Frederick citizens emit 2,397.8 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 502nd worst polluting city out of 536 cities in Maryland based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 197,024,484.29 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 20,561 megawatt hours of production in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Frederick

Frederick residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.146/kWh$0.098/kWh$206.39/mo.$81.02/mo.
155th13.34¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Frederick
156th$143.24Average residential monthly electricity bill for Frederick Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Frederick, Maryland

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Potomac EdisonBUNDLED13.86150.623,122,290.16432,685,218

Zips with electric coverage in Frederick, Maryland include: 21702, 21701, 21703, 21704, 21705

Ballenger Creek CDP, MD Electricity Overview

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Ballenger Creek CDP's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 13.34 cents per kilowatt hour , which is lower than both the Maryland and nationwide average prices of 17.74 and 16.44 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Solar power usage for electricity generation in the city has increased by 642 megawatt hours each year during the previous year, which is a 117.37% increase from the previous year. Potomac Edison has an estimated 1,117 total residential customers, which is more than all other electricity providers who operate in the city.

On average, Ballenger Creek CDP citizens emit 2,449.39 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 56,615,254.33 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 1,189 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 October and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.146/kWh$0.098/kWh$206.39/mo.$81.02/mo.
155th13.34¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Ballenger Creek CDP
156th$143.24Average residential monthly electricity bill for Ballenger Creek CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Ballenger Creek CDP, Maryland

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Potomac EdisonBUNDLED13.86150.623,122,290.16432,685,218

Zips with electric coverage in Ballenger Creek CDP, Maryland include: 21701, 21703, 21704

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Green Valley CDP, MD Electricity Overview

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Green Valley CDP's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 13.34 cents per kilowatt hour , which is lower than both the Maryland and nationwide average prices of 17.74 and 16.44 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Potomac Edison is the largest vendor in the city based on residential customer count. Consumers in the city are faced with 1.08 power outages each year, with outages lasting an average of 161.15 minutes. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes each.

On average, Green Valley CDP citizens emit 2,462.74 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 164th worst polluting city out of 536 cities in Maryland based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 32,013,210.25 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 October and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.146/kWh$0.098/kWh$206.39/mo.$81.02/mo.
155th13.34¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Green Valley CDP
156th$143.24Average residential monthly electricity bill for Green Valley CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Green Valley CDP, Maryland

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Potomac EdisonBUNDLED13.86150.623,122,290.16432,685,218

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

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Production State RankEmission (kg)Emission State RankEmissions per MWhEmissions per MWh State RankToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Fort Detrick Solar PVMontevue Lane Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Frederick MD Solar 20,561822
Frederick County MD Solar 17,4761022
Baker PointCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%)
Frederick County MD Solar 12,8791322
Frederick County - LandfillSolar Integrated Fund VI, LLC (100.00%)
Frederick County MD Solar 3,5633722
Emmitsburg Solar ArraysUGI Energy Services (100.00%)
Frederick County MD Solar 2,4907722
Francis Scott Key MallPennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (100.00%)
Ballenger Creek CDP MD Solar 1,18911722

Frederick County, Maryland Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

On average, Frederick County citizens emit 2,410.16 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 2378th out of 3221 counties nationally. Total emissions in the county are 691,906,840.91 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 12th 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.

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Frederick County, Maryland Net Metering

Of the 2 electricity suppliers in Frederick County, 100.00% of them report that they offer net metering. Consumers in Maryland have highly favorable net metering laws that allow them to take advantage of some additional benefits of personal solar.

Power Companies in Frederick County, Maryland

Providers In Each City in Frederick County:

* 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 2 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 RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Potomac Edison68,567
2Thurmont, Maryland Electric Utility2,791

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2025-01-09