Kent County, MD: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Kent County, Maryland Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Kent County, MD is $203.49
  • The average electricity rate in Kent County, MD is 18.92¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Kent County, MD

The average residential electric bill in Kent County, MD is $203.49 per month. Kent County, MD is the 20th most expensive county in Maryland for electricity.

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Kent County, Maryland Electricity Overview

By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity supplier in Kent County is Delmarva Power.

Kent County generates 0.95 megawatt hours per capita a year, making it the 1572nd highest county out of 3221 counties for production per capita in the country.

Releasing 46,955,085.75 kilograms of CO2 gases, Kent County has the 21st worst pollution level from electricity consumption of any county in Maryland.

With total generation of 18,327 megawatt hours, Kent County is the 1779th largest generator of electricity in the US out of 3221 counties.

Over the preceding year, Kent County saw a 12.36% rise in CO2 emissions per capita.

Kent County is ranked as the 2258th highest electricity consuming county out of 3221 counties in the country with 187,598.98 megawatt hours being consumed by customers for their electricity needs.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    187,599 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    9.7 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    18,327 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    18,327 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.95 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    46,955,086 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    2,428.5 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Chestertown

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Chestertown Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

20.42¢ per kWh

  • 1.46% lower than last month
  • 3.33% higher than November last year
  • 10.83% higher than the Maryland average
  • 19.87% higher than the US average
  • 365th in the state out of 536 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 17 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 105 since November last year
  • 27,352nd in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 181 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 85 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

19.59¢ per kWh

  • 0.28% higher than last month
  • 6.43% higher than November last year
  • 9.97% higher than the Maryland average
  • 18.76% higher than the US average
  • 353rd in the state out of 536 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 8 since November last year
  • 26,816th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 20 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,141 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$151.4 per month

  • 6.23% higher than last month
  • 7.9% lower than November last year
  • 8.73% higher than the Maryland average
  • 28.05% higher than the US average
  • 495th in the state out of 536 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 25 since November last year
  • 28,672nd in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,672 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 495 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$194.45 per month

  • 0.55% lower than last month
  • 8.93% higher than November last year
  • 18.76% higher than the Maryland average
  • 36.7% higher than the US average
  • 438th in the state out of 536 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 32 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 57 since November last year
  • 29,735th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 55 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,171 since November last year

Chestertown, MD Electricity Overview

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On average, Chestertown's residential electricity price is 19.59 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 8.26% higher than the state's average price of 18.09 cents. The electricity grid in the city deals with an average of 0.82 outages per consumer a year, with outages lasting around 74.43 minutes each. The countrywide averages of these two data points are 1.44 outages each year and 123.49 minutes each outage. The city produces 1,576 megawatt hours, which is 100.00% of their total generation, from sustainable fuels

Chestertown is the 190th worst ranked city in Maryland out of 536 when it comes to total emissions from electricity consumption, with the city emitting 14,519,129.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More telling of the city's emissions reality is the per citizen CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 2,612.76 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 504th ranked city in the state for CO2 emissions released per capita. The city is home to one power generation plant. When it comes to electricity production, Chestertown's primary fuel source is Solar, accounting for 1,576 megawatt hours, or 100.00% of generation in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Chestertown

Chestertown residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.210/kWh$0.141/kWh$331.74/mo.$114.04/mo.
353rd19.59¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Chestertown
438th$194.45Average residential monthly electricity bill for Chestertown Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Chestertown, Maryland

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Choptank Electric CooperativeBUNDLED16.81203.52650,761.68109,365,036.24
Delmarva PowerBUNDLED20.58202.162,038,095.15419,475,689

Rock Hall, MD Electricity Overview

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On average, Rock Hall's residential electricity price is 21.01 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 16.16% higher than the state's average price of 18.09 cents. The electricity grid in the city deals with an average of 0.6 outages per consumer a year, with outages lasting around 56.04 minutes each. The countrywide averages of these two data points are 1.44 outages each year and 123.49 minutes each outage. With 100.00% of its electricity generation coming from renewable fuel sources, the city ranks 1st out of 536 cities in Maryland for total electricity generation from renewable fuels.

Rock Hall is the 315th worst ranked city in Maryland out of 536 when it comes to total emissions from electricity consumption, with the city emitting 3,293,079.74 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More telling of the city's emissions reality is the per citizen CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 2,357.25 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 516th ranked city in the state for CO2 emissions released per capita. The city is home to one power generation plant. When it comes to electricity production, Rock Hall's primary fuel source is Solar, accounting for 1,683 megawatt hours, or 100.00% of generation in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Rock Hall

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.223/kWh$0.144/kWh$347.25/mo.$108.16/mo.
429th21.01¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Rock Hall
516th$194.5Average residential monthly electricity bill for Rock Hall Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Rock Hall, Maryland

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Delmarva PowerBUNDLED20.58202.162,038,095.15419,475,689

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Galena, MD Electricity Overview

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On average, Galena's residential electricity price is 19.26 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.44% higher than the state's average price of 18.09 cents. Customers in the city have 0.82 electrical outages a year, with outages lasting an average of 74.43 minutes. The national averages for these data points are 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes each. Galena has the 359th highest population in the state, with 716 residents residing within its borders.

Galena is the 357th worst ranked city in Maryland out of 536 when it comes to total emissions from electricity consumption, with the city emitting 1,927,067.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per capita, which is 2,691.43 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This calculation ranks Galena as the 296th highest polluting city in the state. Since there is no electricity production occurring within the city limits, electricity providers who service Galena must source the megawatt hours they need each year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Galena

Galena residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.206/kWh$0.141/kWh$327.58/mo.$114.80/mo.
343rd19.26¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Galena
431st$194.44Average residential monthly electricity bill for Galena Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Galena, Maryland

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Choptank Electric CooperativeBUNDLED16.81203.52650,761.68109,365,036.24
Delmarva PowerBUNDLED20.58202.162,038,095.15419,475,689

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Kent County, Maryland Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types

Power Plants in Kent County, Maryland

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Production State RankEmission (kg)Emission State RankEmissions per MWhEmissions per MWh State RankToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Kent County MD Solar 12,0511522
Rock Hall MD Solar 1,68310422
Town of Chestertown- Chestertown WWTPDom Solar Lessor I, LP (100.00%)
Chestertown MD Solar 1,57610722
Kent County-KennedyvilleTerraForm Power (100.00%)
Kent County MD Solar 1,56210822
Kent County - Worton ComplexTerraForm Power (100.00%)
Butlertown CDP MD Solar 1,45511222

Kent County, Maryland Production Fuel Makeup

SOLAR
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
100.00%

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Kent County's electricity consumption results in CO2 pollution totaling 46,955,085.75 kilograms, which is the 2239th highest amount of any county in the US. More telling of the county's pollution reality is the per capita CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 2,428.5 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in the county being the 2383rd ranked county in the US for CO2 emissions released per capita. The county has 5 power plants, which is 14th highest in the state. Kent County's fuel of choice is Solar, with 100.00% of electricity production using this fuel source.

Kent County, Maryland Net Metering

Out of the 2 suppliers in Kent County, 2 of them have made it a point to offer net metering to their consumers. Regulations put in place at the state level are some of the best for consumers interested in installing solar or other alternative electricity generation sources.

Energy Loss

Kent County electricity companies who report energy loss average roughly 7.95% of their energy lost per year. With a United States average energy loss of 2.43%, Kent County is ranked as the 2802nd best county in the nation for energy loss efficiency.

Power Companies in Kent County, Maryland

Providers In Each City in Kent County:

  • Betterton, Maryland:
    • Delmarva Power: 100.00%
  • Chestertown, Maryland:
    • Delmarva Power: 57.53%
    • Choptank Electric Cooperative: 42.47%
  • Galena, Maryland:
    • Delmarva Power: 49.25%
    • Choptank Electric Cooperative: 50.75%
  • Millington, Maryland:
    • Delmarva Power: 77.13%
    • Choptank Electric Cooperative: 22.87%
  • Rock Hall, Maryland:
    • Delmarva Power: 100.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

How many power plants are located within Kent County, Maryland?

Kent County, Maryland is home to 5 electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Kent County, Maryland?

The largest electricity provider in Kent County, Maryland by megawatt hours sold is Delmarva Power.

How many electric companies offer service in Kent County, Maryland?

Kent County, Maryland has 2 electricity companies offering service in the area.

Which electricity companies offer service in Kent County, Maryland?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Delmarva Power21,735
2Choptank Electric Cooperative3,501

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2025-06-04