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 9.67% decline over the course of the preceding year.
Frederick County has the 15th largest electricity generation in Maryland out of 24 counties, generating 60,448 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 $154.14, the Frederick County average monthly residential electric bill is 1.23% more than the Maryland average bill and 11.68% above the nationwide average.
With 287,079 residents within its borders and 60,448 megawatt hours produced each year, Frederick County has a per capita production of 0.21 megawatt hours. The city ranks 1820th highest megawatt hour per capita amount in the nation.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
2,669,489 MWh
Consumption per Capita
9.3 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
60,448 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
60,448 MWh
Production per Capita
0.21 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
669,076,848 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,330.64 kg
Recent Energy News in Frederick
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Residential Electricity Prices
- In Frederick, the residential electricity bill national rank dropped by 15,984 positions to 23,632nd, from last year's value of 7,648th
- In Frederick, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity bill national rank dropped by 5,713 positions to 13,273rd, from last year's value of 7,560th
- In Frederick, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity bill national rank dropped by 2,308 positions to 13,273rd, from last month's value of 10,965th
- In Frederick, the residential electricity bill national rank dropped by 371 positions to 23,632nd, from last month's value of 23,261st
- In Frederick, the residential electricity bill state rank dropped by 230 positions to 384th, from last year's value of 154th
- In Frederick, the residential electricity bill increased by 62.35% to $203.13, from last year's value of $125.12
- In Frederick, the residential electricity bill state rank increased by 41 positions to 384th, from last month's value of 425th
- In Frederick, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity bill increased by 14.08% to $130.82, from last year's value of $114.68
- In Frederick, the residential electricity bill increased by 15.69% to $203.13, from last month's value of $175.59
- In Frederick, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity bill increased by 5.23% to $130.82, from last month's value of $124.32
Commercial Electricity Prices
- In Frederick, the commercial electricity rate national rank increased by 4,399 positions to 9,186th, from last year's value of 13,585th
- In Frederick, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate national rank increased by 1,398 positions to 7,151st, from last year's value of 8,549th
- In Frederick, the commercial electricity rate national rank increased by 1,185 positions to 9,186th, from last month's value of 10,371st
- In Frederick, the commercial electricity rate state rank increased by 109 positions to 181st, from last month's value of 290th
- In Frederick, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate national rank dropped by 35 positions to 7,151st, from last month's value of 7,116th
- In Frederick, the commercial electricity rate decreased by 13.65% to 10.85 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 12.57 ¢ / kWh
- In Frederick, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate decreased by 4.96% to 10.72 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 11.28 ¢ / kWh
- In Frederick, the commercial electricity rate decreased by 5.27% to 10.85 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 11.45 ¢ / kWh
- In Frederick, the commercial electricity rate state rank increased by 4 positions to 181st, from last year's value of 185th
- In Frederick, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate decreased by 1.32% to 10.72 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 10.86 ¢ / kWh
Industrial Electricity Prices
- In Frederick, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill national rank dropped by 1,244 positions to 8,468th, from last year's value of 7,224th
- In Frederick, the industrial electricity bill national rank dropped by 1,606 positions to 7,097th, from last year's value of 5,491st
- In Frederick, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill national rank dropped by 333 positions to 8,468th, from last month's value of 8,135th
- In Frederick, the industrial electricity bill national rank increased by 566 positions to 7,097th, from last month's value of 7,663rd
- In Frederick, the industrial electricity bill state rank increased by 125 positions to 256th, from last month's value of 381st
- In Frederick, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill increased by 9.42% to $5,511.02, from last year's value of $5,036.64
- In Frederick, the industrial electricity bill decreased by 15.88% to $2,586.78, from last year's value of $3,075
- In Frederick, the industrial electricity bill decreased by 12.34% to $2,586.78, from last month's value of $2,950.85
- In Frederick, the industrial electricity bill state rank increased by 2 positions to 256th, from last year's value of 258th
- In Frederick, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill decreased by 0.73% to $5,511.02, from last month's value of $5,551.7
Electricity Production from All Fuel Types
- In Frederick, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank dropped by 1,759 positions to 2,703rd, from last year's value of 944th
- In Frederick, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank dropped by 1,595 positions to 2,703rd, from last month's value of 1,108th
- In Frederick, the 12 month rolling average total production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last year's value of 1,724.69 MWhs
- In Frederick, the 12 month rolling average total production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last month's value of 95.28 MWhs
- In Frederick, the 12 month rolling average total production state rank dropped by 50 positions to 63rd, from last year's value of 13th
- In Frederick, the 12 month rolling average total production state rank dropped by 47 positions to 63rd, from last month's value of 16th
- In Frederick, the total production national rank increased by 8 positions to 2,698th, from last year's value of 2,706th
- In Frederick, the total production state rank dropped by 1 position to 63rd, from last year's value of 62nd
- In Frederick, the total production national rank increased by 1 position to 2,698th, from last month's value of 2,699th
- In Frederick, the total production state rank dropped by 1 position to 63rd, from last month's value of 62nd
Electricity Production from Solar
- In Frederick, the 12 month rolling average solar production national rank dropped by 1,038 positions to 1,204th, from last year's value of 166th
- In Frederick, the 12 month rolling average solar production national rank dropped by 965 positions to 1,204th, from last month's value of 239th
- In Frederick, the 12 month rolling average solar production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last year's value of 1,724.69 MWhs
- In Frederick, the 12 month rolling average solar production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last month's value of 95.28 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
- In Frederick, the 12 month rolling average solar production state rank dropped by 43 positions to 48th, from last month's value of 5th
Frederick Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Electricity Rate for January, 2024
13.36¢ per kWh
- 6.16% lower than last month
- 40.12% higher than January last year
- 20.4% lower than the Maryland average
- 14.46% lower than the US average
- 155th in the state out of 525 cities
- The state rank has increased by 40 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since January last year
- 11,631st in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has increased by 379 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 9,749 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate
12.07¢ per kWh
- 2.71% higher than last month
- 16.16% higher than January last year
- 23.91% lower than the Maryland average
- 28.89% 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 January last year
- 3,958th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 466 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,912 since January last year
Average Residential Electricity Bill for January, 2024
$203.13 per month
- 15.69% higher than last month
- 62.35% higher than January last year
- 2.75% lower than the Maryland average
- 34.55% higher than the US average
- 384th in the state out of 525 cities
- The state rank has increased by 41 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 230 since January last year
- 23,632nd in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 371 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 15,984 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill
$130.82 per month
- 5.23% higher than last month
- 14.08% higher than January last year
- 11.04% lower than the Maryland average
- 1.39% 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 is the same since January last year
- 13,273rd in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2,308 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 5,713 since January last year
Average Commercial Electricity Rate for January, 2024
10.85¢ per kWh
- 5.27% lower than last month
- 13.65% lower than January last year
- 11.91% lower than the Maryland average
- 18.64% lower than the US average
- 181st in the state out of 525 cities
- The state rank has increased by 109 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 4 since January last year
- 9,186th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,185 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 4,399 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate
10.72¢ per kWh
- 1.32% lower than last month
- 4.96% lower than January last year
- 9.24% lower than the Maryland average
- 24.32% 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 January last year
- 7,151st in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 35 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,398 since January last year
Average Commercial Electricity Bill for January, 2024
$1,835.34 per month
- 15.76% higher than last month
- 12.67% higher than January last year
- 4.33% lower than the Maryland average
- 12.62% higher than the US average
- 156th in the state out of 525 cities
- The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The state rank is the same since January last year
- 26,336th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 103 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 292 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill
$3,749.91 per month
- 0.46% higher than last month
- 31.46% higher than January last year
- 1.32% lower than the Maryland average
- 129.11% 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 8 since January 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 82 since January last year
Average Industrial Electricity Rate for January, 2024
13.88¢ per kWh
- 3.34% lower than last month
- 7.33% higher than January last year
- 21.8% lower than the Maryland average
- 41.21% higher than the US average
- 150th in the state out of 524 cities
- The state rank has increased by 157 since last month
- The state rank is the same since January last year
- 22,753rd in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 197 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 405 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate
14.19¢ per kWh
- 0.56% higher than last month
- 3.59% lower than January last year
- 21.3% lower than the Maryland average
- 38.74% higher than the US average
- 250th in the state out of 524 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 32 since January last year
- 23,252nd in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank is the same since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 539 since January last year
Average Industrial Electricity Bill for January, 2024
$2,586.78 per month
- 12.34% lower than last month
- 15.88% lower than January last year
- 46.89% lower than the Maryland average
- 92.33% lower than the US average
- 256th in the state out of 524 cities
- The state rank has increased by 125 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 2 since January last year
- 7,097th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has increased by 566 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,606 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill
$5,511.02 per month
- 0.73% lower than last month
- 9.42% higher than January last year
- 27.61% lower than the Maryland average
- 83.89% 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 January last year
- 8,468th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 333 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,244 since January last year
Frederick, MD Electricity Overview
Frederick's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 16.89 cents per kilowatt hour , which is above both the Maryland and nationwide average prices of 16.75 and 16.01 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 $138.02, while the Frederick average is 11.70% more at $154.17 per month.
On average, Frederick citizens emit 2,314.66 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 504th worst polluting city out of 536 cities in Maryland based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 190,193,261.25 kilograms, which is the 7th highest total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The city is home to one electricity producing plant. When it comes to electricity generation, Frederick's top fuel source is Solar, making up 100.00%, or 22,421 megawatt hours of production in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Frederick
Frederick residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Frederick, Maryland
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agway Energy Services | ENERGY | 16.48 | 121.88 | 71 | 11,700 | |
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 13.00 | 87.81 | 12,859 | 1,672,300 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 10.22 | 102.43 | 98,614 | 10,078,000 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 17.55 | 198.69 | 12,065 | 2,117,200 | |
| Astral Energy | ENERGY | 7.42 | 151.85 | 221 | 16,400 |
Zips with electric coverage in Frederick, Maryland include: 21702, 21701, 21703, 21704, 21705
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Ballenger Creek CDP, MD Electricity Overview
Ballenger Creek CDP's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 16.89 cents per kilowatt hour , which is above both the Maryland and nationwide average prices of 16.75 and 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Power plants in the city have allowed a 71.44% drop in the use of renewable energy sources versus non-renewable fuels. The city generates 0.02 megawatt hours per citizen from solar power, which is 43rd in the state out of 536 cities.
On average, Ballenger Creek CDP citizens emit 2,378.57 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 488th worst polluting city out of 536 cities in Maryland based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 54,978,164.61 kilograms, which is the 64th highest total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The city is home to one electricity producing plant. When it comes to electricity generation, Ballenger Creek CDP's top fuel source is Solar, making up 100.00%, or 547 megawatt hours of production in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ballenger Creek CDP
Ballenger Creek CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Ballenger Creek CDP, Maryland
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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 16.89 cents per kilowatt hour , which is above both the Maryland and nationwide average prices of 16.75 and 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Potomac Edison sells an estimated 24,725.08 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 $154.17 per month, while the Maryland average is $152.27.
On average, Green Valley CDP citizens emit 2,384.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 135th worst polluting city out of 536 cities in Maryland based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 30,997,863.01 kilograms, which is the 108th highest total amount of pollution for any city in the state. All of the electricity sold in Green Valley CDP has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, as there are no power production plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Green Valley CDP
Green Valley CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Green Valley CDP, Maryland
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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 | 17,691 | ||||
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 | 2,797 | ||||
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 2,330.64 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 2495th out of 3230 counties nationally. Total emissions in the county are 669,076,848.43 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:
- Thurmont, Maryland Electric Utility: 46.64%
- Potomac Edison: 53.36%
- 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 | 67,660 |
| 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 |
