Talbot County, Maryland Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Talbot County, Maryland Electricity Overview
At an average residential price of 24.93 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the nationwide average 16.17 cents per kilowatt hour, customers in Talbot County pay a 54.15% markup from the national average price.
The largest supplier in Talbot County by total customers is Delmarva Power.
As the 21st highest producer of solar power in Maryland, Talbot County generates 2,322 megawatt hours from solar.
Talbot County is the 19th largest county by population in Maryland, with 37,510 citizens calling the county home.
At $226.32, the Talbot County average monthly residential electric bill is 61.03% higher than the US average.
Talbot County produces 615.92% of its electricity from renewable fuel sources, or 0.06 megawatt hours per citizen per year.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
356,564 MWh
Consumption per Capita
9.51 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
377 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
2,322 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
-1,945 MWh
Production per Capita
0.01 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
96,544,325 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,573.83 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Easton
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Easton Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for May, 2024
16.26¢ per kWh
- 0.36% higher than last month
- 1.06% lower than May last year
- 7.77% lower than the Maryland average
- 1.38% lower than the US average
- 200th in the state out of 536 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 105 since May last year
- 18,603rd in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has increased by 562 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,230 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
16.08¢ per kWh
- 0.09% lower than last month
- 4.43% higher than May last year
- 6.89% lower than the Maryland average
- 0.39% lower than the US average
- 200th in the state out of 536 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 112 since May last year
- 19,464th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has increased by 512 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 945 since May last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for May, 2024
$146.18 per month
- 8.54% higher than last month
- 15.11% higher than May last year
- 9.1% higher than the Maryland average
- 17.68% higher than the US average
- 482nd in the state out of 536 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 55 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 3 since May last year
- 25,909th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has increased by 69 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,588 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$174.76 per month
- 0.92% higher than last month
- 8.03% higher than May last year
- 10.91% higher than the Maryland average
- 27.82% higher than the US average
- 428th in the state out of 536 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 10 since May last year
- 29,053rd in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 109 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,106 since May last year
Easton, MD Electricity Overview
Residents living within Easton are charged an average residential electricity rate of 16.08 cents per kilowatt hour. Luckily, this is 7.07% less than Maryland's average price of 17.31 cents. Easton Electric Company is the largest provider in the city based on residential customer count. There has been a 133.38% decrease in the use of fossil fuels and other non-renewable fuel sources in Easton.
Electricity consumption in Easton has byproducts of 43,131,461.85 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 87th highest amount of any city in Maryland. This total also equates to a ranking of 12th highest in the state for emissions per citizen. The city has 2 power plants within its borders. This is the 3rd highest number of plants within a single city out of 536 cities, in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Easton
Easton residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Easton, Maryland
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choptank Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 18.60 | 207.03 | 673,296.82 | 125,239,287.96 | |
| Delmarva Power | BUNDLED | 19.59 | 184.98 | 1,936,348.07 | 379,240,672 | |
| Easton Electric Company | BUNDLED | 15.89 | 161.55 | 105,362.69 | 16,742,763.62 |
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St. Michaels, MD Electricity Overview
Residents living within St. Michaels are charged an average residential electricity rate of 19.49 cents per kilowatt hour. Regrettably, this is 12.63% more than Maryland's average price of 17.31 cents. The largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Delmarva Power. The power grid in the city experiences an average of 0.69 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting roughly 63.92 minutes per outage. The United States averages for outages and outage time frames are 1.45 outages each year and 171.11 minutes per outage.
Electricity consumption in St. Michaels has byproducts of 3,782,164.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 299th highest amount of any city in Maryland. The city also ranks 12th highest in Maryland in emissions per citizen, averaging 2,550.35 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. All of the electricity used in St. Michaels has to be sourced from neighboring cities and rural areas, as there are no electricity production plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in St. Michaels
St. Michaels residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in St. Michaels, Maryland
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agway Energy Services | ENERGY | 19.74 | 141.61 | 68.87 | 13,594.53 | |
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 15.58 | 101.34 | 12,473.96 | 1,943,087.8 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 12.24 | 118.21 | 95,661.15 | 11,709,883.88 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 21.02 | 229.29 | 11,703.73 | 2,460,028.39 | |
| Astral Energy | ENERGY | 8.89 | 176.44 | 214.38 | 19,055.58 |
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Trappe, MD Electricity Overview
Residents living within Trappe are charged an average residential electricity rate of 19.49 cents per kilowatt hour. Regrettably, this is 12.63% more than Maryland's average price of 17.31 cents. The largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Delmarva Power. The power grid in the city experiences an average of 0.69 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting roughly 63.92 minutes per outage. The United States averages for outages and outage time frames are 1.45 outages each year and 171.11 minutes per outage.
Electricity consumption in Trappe has byproducts of 2,800,280.58 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 325th highest amount of any city in Maryland. The city also ranks 12th highest in Maryland in emissions per citizen, averaging 2,550.35 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. All of the electricity used in Trappe has to be sourced from neighboring cities and rural areas, as there are no electricity production plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Trappe
Trappe residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Trappe, Maryland
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agway Energy Services | ENERGY | 19.74 | 141.61 | 68.87 | 13,594.53 | |
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 15.58 | 101.34 | 12,473.96 | 1,943,087.8 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 12.24 | 118.21 | 95,661.15 | 11,709,883.88 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 21.02 | 229.29 | 11,703.73 | 2,460,028.39 | |
| Astral Energy | ENERGY | 8.89 | 176.44 | 214.38 | 19,055.58 |
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Electricity Production in Talbot County, Maryland
Power Plants in Talbot County, Maryland
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talbot County | MD | Solar | 2,322 | |||||
| Easton | MD | Natural Gas | -755 | 560,956.48 | -742.99 | |||
| Easton | MD | Natural Gas | -1,190 | 421,013.69 | -353.79 |
Talbot County, Maryland Details
Roughly 96,544,325.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in Talbot County due to electricity use each year. The county also ranks 2390th worst in pollution per resident, averaging 2,573.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per resident. The county has 3 electricity producing plants, which is 789th highest in the nation. Talbot County has about 615.92% of its electricity generated from Solar.
Providers In Each City in Talbot County:
- Easton, Maryland:
- Choptank Electric Cooperative: 5.78%
- Delmarva Power: 16.43%
- Easton Electric Company: 77.79%
- Oxford, Maryland:
- Delmarva Power: 100.00%
- St. Michaels, Maryland:
- Delmarva Power: 100.00%
- Trappe, Maryland:
- Delmarva Power: 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 Talbot County, Maryland?
By total revenue, Delmarva Power is the largest electricity provider in Talbot County, Maryland.
Which electricity companies offer service in Talbot County, Maryland?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delmarva Power | 18,323 |
| 2 | Easton Electric Company | 9,568 |
| 3 | Choptank Electric Cooperative | 2,922 |
| 4 | WGL Energy | 777 |
| 5 | Inspire Energy | 564 |
| 6 | Clean Choice Energy | 552 |
| 7 | Direct Energy | 520 |
| 8 | XOOM Energy | 198 |
| 9 | Ambit Energy | 165 |
| 10 | Energy Services Providers | 132 |
How many electric companies offer service in Talbot County, Maryland?
There are 45 electricity providers offering service in Talbot County, Maryland.
How many power plants are located in Talbot County, Maryland?
Talbot County, Maryland is home to 3 active power plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
