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Prince George's County, Maryland Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Prince George's County, MD is $170.94
  • The average electricity rate in Prince George's County, MD is 18.55¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Prince George's County, MD

The average residential electric bill in Prince George's County, MD is $170.94 per month. Prince George's County, MD is the 12th most expensive county in Maryland for electricity.

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Prince George's County, Maryland Electricity Overview

Prince George's County is 1316th in the national rankings for total megawatt hours produced from renewable energy, with 33,621 megawatt hours produced from renewable sources.

On average, Prince George's County residents are responsible for 3,311.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, making it the 5th highest polluting county out of 24 counties in Maryland based on per capita emissions.

Potomac Electric Power Company is the largest electricity provider in Prince George's County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.

Residents of Prince George's County experience an average of 0.7 electrical outages a year, with an average of 64.08 minutes per outage.

Prince George's County uses 163.08% of the electricity that it generates.

Roughly 99.40% of Prince George's County's electricity is produced using non-renewable sources, making it the 217th highest ranked county in the county out of 3221 counties for total megawatt hours generated from non-renewable fuels.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    9,178,941 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    9.69 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    5,628,341 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    33,621 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    5,594,720 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    5.94 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    3,136,156,040 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    3,311.78 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Bowie

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Bowie Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

20.19¢ per kWh

  • 0.92% lower than last month
  • 6.05% higher than November last year
  • 9.61% higher than the Maryland average
  • 18.55% higher than the US average
  • 327th in the state out of 536 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 27 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 135 since November last year
  • 27,241st in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 72 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 480 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

19.2¢ per kWh

  • 0.5% higher than last month
  • 9.6% higher than November last year
  • 7.78% higher than the Maryland average
  • 16.39% higher than the US average
  • 340th in the state out of 536 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 15 since November last year
  • 26,486th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 12 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,156 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$147.94 per month

  • 14.12% higher than last month
  • 3.17% lower than November last year
  • 6.24% higher than the Maryland average
  • 25.12% higher than the US average
  • 395th in the state out of 536 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 98 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 120 since November last year
  • 28,037th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 6,933 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 71 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$164.13 per month

  • 0.25% lower than last month
  • 11.73% higher than November last year
  • 0.24% higher than the Maryland average
  • 15.39% higher than the US average
  • 262nd in the state out of 536 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since November last year
  • 25,105th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 199 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,906 since November last year

Bowie, MD Electricity Overview

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On average, Bowie's inhabitants spend 19.20 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. This is 6.48% above the state's average rate of 18.03 cents, which ranks the city 340th out of 536 cities in Maryland for lowest average electricity rate. Customers in Bowie experience 0.64 power outages each year with outages lasting on average 57.26 minutes. Baltimore Gas & Electric is the largest supplier in the city based on residential customer count.

There are 2 electricity plants in Bowie, which is the 4th highest number of plants in a city in Maryland. The city residents average 2,652.33 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen from electricity use, which ranks them 498th highest in Maryland out of 536 in this category. At 2,652.33 kilograms per person and 58,113 residents in the city, the city emits 154,134,909.43 kilograms of CO2 emissions each year. Bowie's power plants most often use Solar, which makes up 100.00% of the fuel sources used for electricity generation in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Bowie

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.204/kWh$0.122/kWh$246.19/mo.$89.65/mo.
340th19.20¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Bowie
262nd$164.13Average residential monthly electricity bill for Bowie Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Bowie, Maryland

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Baltimore Gas & ElectricBUNDLED17.94158.6910,925,308.231,960,392,090
1 providers total

Zips with electric coverage in Bowie, Maryland include: 20774, 20721, 20708, 20715, 20720, 20716

Clinton CDP, MD Electricity Overview

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On average, Clinton CDP's inhabitants spend 21.21 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. This is 17.66% above the state's average rate of 18.03 cents, which ranks the city 524th out of 536 cities in Maryland for lowest average electricity rate. Customers in Clinton CDP experience 0.5 power outages each year with outages lasting on average 46.53 minutes. Potomac Electric Power Company is the largest supplier in the city based on residential customer count.

There is one electricity plant in Clinton CDP. The city's electricity use results in CO2 pollution totaling 106,644,215.33 kilograms, which is 28th largest amount in the state out of 536 cities. Additionally, the city ranks 490th highest in Maryland in emissions per citizen, which could be argued to be the more important metric. Clinton CDP's fuel of choice is Solar, with 100.00% of electricity generation coming from this fuel.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Clinton CDP

Clinton CDP residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.246/kWh$0.141/kWh$251.82/mo.$96.28/mo.
524th21.21¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Clinton CDP
364th$171.59Average residential monthly electricity bill for Clinton CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Clinton CDP, Maryland

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Potomac Electric Power CompanyBUNDLED20.20170.554,935,792.29997,078,118
1 providers total

Zips with electric coverage in Clinton CDP, Maryland include: 20744, 20748, 20735

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Chillum CDP, MD Electricity Overview

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On average, Chillum CDP's inhabitants spend 21.21 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. This is 17.66% above the state's average rate of 18.03 cents, which ranks the city 524th out of 536 cities in Maryland for lowest average electricity rate. Customers in Chillum CDP experience 0.5 power outages each year with outages lasting on average 46.53 minutes. Potomac Electric Power Company is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.

In Chillum CDP, there are no electricity generating plants. The inhabitants must rely on power produced outside of the city limits. The city's electricity use results in CO2 pollution totaling 97,969,641.03 kilograms, which is 30th largest amount in the state out of 536 cities. Averaging 2,689.4 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 178th highest in Maryland for emissions per capita from electricity consumption.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Chillum CDP

Chillum CDP residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.246/kWh$0.141/kWh$251.82/mo.$96.28/mo.
524th21.21¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Chillum CDP
428th$171.59Average residential monthly electricity bill for Chillum CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Chillum CDP, Maryland

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Potomac Electric Power CompanyBUNDLED20.20170.554,935,792.29997,078,118
1 providers total

Zips with electric coverage in Chillum CDP, Maryland include: 20783, 20782, 20912, 20712

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Prince George's County, Maryland Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types

MonthlyWe report production data as it is published. Due to reporting methods and timing, data from 2023 and 2022 may be incomplete. Data is released in full each fall for the previous calendar year. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.
AnnualAnnual data for 2022 will be finalized in the fall of 2023. Until that time, some data may be incomplete. Data for 2023 is a summation of all information released to date, which may only represent a portion of the actual production that has occurred. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.

Power Plants in Prince George's County, Maryland

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PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Production State RankEmission (kg)Emission State RankEmissions per MWhEmissions per MWh State RankToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Keys Energy CenterPSEG (100.00%)
Croom CDP MD Natural Gas 4,942,060.9311,865,133,973.781377.412
Chalk Point Power
Aquasco CDP MD Natural Gas 1,056,0074642,867,499.894608.776
Brandywine Power FacilityKMC Thermo, LLC (100.00%)
Brandywine CDP MD Natural Gas 575,5365269,023,917.275467.439
UMCP CHP PlantMaryland Economic Development Corporatio (100.00%)
College Park MD Natural Gas 75,4711014,537,166.5612192.6215
Synergen Panorama, LLC CSGEDF Renewables (100.00%)
Friendly CDP MD Solar 8,0781822
Sol PhoenixGreenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation (100.00%)
Silver Hill CDP MD Solar 3,9573022
Bluefin Origination 1Bluefin Origination 1, LLC (100.00%)
Croom CDP MD Solar 3,8263322
First Baptist Church of GlenardenIGS Solar (100.00%)
Andrews AFB CDP MD Solar 2,8486222
Upper Marlboro 1 CSGNautilus Solar (100.00%)
Queensland CDP MD Solar 2,8146522
Kirby Road Solar, LLCNautilus Solar (100.00%)
Clinton CDP MD Solar 2,6326922
MNCPPC Randall FarmStandard Solar (100.00%)
Westphalia CDP MD Solar 2,4497922
GWCC PV Solar FarmGWCC PV Solar Farm (100.00%)
Beltsville CDP MD Solar 2,4488022
IKEA College Park 411IKEA Property Inc (100.00%)
College Park MD Solar 2,2739022
Sheriff RoadSheriff Rd Solar LLC (100.00%)
Landover CDP MD Solar 1,9349722
NRG Chalk Point CTNRG Energy (100.00%)
Aquasco CDP MD Distillate Fuel Oil 1,65252,262,965.3431,369.832
Bowie State SolarTerraForm Power (100.00%)
Prince George's County MD Solar 36212822
Brown Station Road Plant IIPrince George's County (100.00%)
Brock Hall CDP MD Landfill Gas 548,737.5255
17 power plants total

Prince George's County, Maryland Production Fuel Makeup

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
98.85%
SOLAR
Solar
0.60%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.55%

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

In Prince George's County, Natural Gas makes up 98.85% of the fuel types used for electricity generation. Totaling Natural Gas with Solar (0.60%) and Distillate Fuel Oil (0.55%), the three fuel types make up 100.00% of the generation. Approximately 3,311.78 kilograms of CO2 pollution per person are released in the county from electricity use, ranking them as the 5th worst polluter in Maryland out of 24 counties and totalEmissionsPerCapitaRank worst polluter in the country. A total of 3,136,156,039.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the county. This is enough to rank 85th highest in the country for total emissions. Prince George's County has 17 electricity plants within its borders. This is the 119th highest amount of plants in a county.

Prince George's County, Maryland Net Metering

Of the 3 electric providers in Prince George's County, 100.00% of them report that they offer net metering. The state has some of the best net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other alternative types of electricity generation more affordable.

Energy Loss

The 2 companies in Prince George's County who report energy loss data had an average of 9.29% of energy generated lost due to heat dissipation or other causes during transmission. The United States average is 2.43%, resulting in Prince George's County receiving a rank of 2854th best in the United States for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Prince George's 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 Prince George's County, Maryland?

By total revenue, Potomac Electric Power Company is the largest electricity company in Prince George's County, Maryland.

How many electric companies offer service in Prince George's County, Maryland?

There are 3 electricity companies operating in Prince George's County, Maryland.

How many power plants are in Prince George's County, Maryland?

There are 17 electricity plants in Prince George's County, Maryland

Which electricity companies offer service in Prince George's County, Maryland?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Potomac Electric Power Company238,322
2Baltimore Gas & Electric56,445
3Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative17,338

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2024-07-03