Choptank Electric Cooperative
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About Choptank Electric Cooperative
Choptank Electric Cooperative is an electricity cooperative with headquarters in Denton, Maryland and serving customers in Maryland including in cities like Salisbury, Easton, Ocean Pines CDP, Chestertown, and Fruitland. Recently, the company reported a total customer base of 56,142 customer accounts, 161 of which are industrial properties, 5,912 are commercial customer accounts and 50,069 are residential accounts. On average, Choptank Electric Cooperative's residential electricity price is 15.53 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.77% below the average state rate of 16.31 cents. They sold 1,048,408 megawatt hours through retail sales in 2022. The purchase of wholesale electricity made up 100.00% of the electricity sourced by the company. In 2022, the total revenue for Choptank Electric Cooperative was $154,214,000, which was earned exclusively through electricity sales to retail customers.
The average residential electricity bill for a consumer of Choptank Electric Cooperative is $179.4 per month. Customers of the company pay a 35.20% markup compared to other residents of the country. The supplier is not associated with any electricity production plants and all of the megawatt hours that they sell to their consumers must be purchased wholesale from other companies.
Offering net metering to customers is a win-win situation for Choptank Electric Cooperative and any individuals who receive their electricity from the company. Installation of solar panels and alternative electricity sources is often too expensive for people. Net metering allows purchasers of these electricity sources to sell unused megawatt hours back into the grid, making the installation of these alternative sources economically viable.
Energy loss is a fact of life when working with electricity transmission. Choptank Electric Cooperative currently averages a loss of roughly 6.51% of the aggregate electricity they transmit. Choptank Electric Cooperative's energy loss levels place them at of 4th best out of the 52 providers that operate in Maryland and report energy loss and 1183rd best out of 3517 in the nation.
Choptank Electric Cooperative Rate & Electric Bills
Choptank Electric Cooperative residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
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Choptank Electric Cooperative Overview
- Company Type:Cooperative
- Headquarters:10384 River Road
Denton, Maryland 21629
United States of America - CEO:Mike Malandro
Choptank Electric Cooperative Contact
- Website:www.choptankelectric.coop
- Customer Service Phone:(877) 892-0001
- Contact Page:www.choptankelectric.coop
- Social Media:
Choptank Electric Cooperative Service
- Rates & Plans:www.choptankelectric.coop
- Outage Map:choptank.maps.sienatech.com
- Outage Phone:(800) 410-4790
- States Served:
- Maryland
- Counties Served:
- Cecil County
- Wicomico County
- Worcester County
- Queen Anne's County
- Talbot County
- Major Cities Served:
- Salisbury
- Easton
- Ocean Pines CDP
- Chestertown
- Fruitland
- West Ocean City CDP
- Denton
- Delmar
- Federalsburg
- Greensboro
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Energy Loss
Choptank Electric Cooperative's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
73,003MWh
1183 National Rank
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Choptank Electric Cooperative Coverage Map
Choptank Electric Cooperative State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 56,142 | 154,214,000 | 8 | 100% |
Choptank Electric Cooperative County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline County | 33,234 | 44 | 20.53 | $196.05/mo |
| Cecil County | 104,942 | 44 | 21.26 | $198.47/mo |
| Dorchester County | 32,486 | 44 | 20.61 | $196.30/mo |
| Kent County | 19,335 | 44 | 21.17 | $198.18/mo |
| Queen Anne's County | 49,702 | 45 | 21.21 | $198.28/mo |
| Somerset County | 24,834 | 44 | 21.09 | $197.93/mo |
| Talbot County | 37,510 | 45 | 20.81 | $196.30/mo |
| Wicomico County | 104,664 | 44 | 21.04 | $197.76/mo |
| Worcester County | 52,322 | 45 | 20.76 | $196.70/mo |
Cities Choptank Electric Cooperative Has Coverage
- Chestertown, MD
- Delmar, MD
- Denton, MD
- Easton, MD
- Federalsburg, MD
- Fruitland, MD
- Goldsboro, MD
- Greensboro, MD
- Hebron, MD
- Henderson, MD
- Hurlock, MD
- Kingstown CDP, MD
- Mardela Springs, MD
- Millington, MD
- Ocean Pines CDP, MD
- Ridgely, MD
- Salisbury, MD
- St. Michaels, MD
- Templeville, MD
- Trappe, MD
- West Ocean City CDP, MD
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Choptank Electric Cooperative FAQ:
What is the average bundled bill for Choptank Electric Cooperative customers each month?
Choptank Electric Cooperative currently has an average monthly bundled electric bill of $179.40, compared to the Maryland average of $141.61 and the nationwide of $141.61 for bundled service.
Who is the CEO of Choptank Electric Cooperative?
The current CEO of Choptank Electric Cooperative is Mike Malandro.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Choptank Electric Cooperative customers?
The average bundled price of electricity for customers of Choptank Electric Cooperative is 15.53 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
What is the phone number for Choptank Electric Cooperative?
Choptank Electric Cooperative's customer service phone number is (877) 892-0001
How many counties does Choptank Electric Cooperative supply electricity in?
There are 9 counties that receive at least some electricity coverage by Choptank Electric Cooperative including Maryland.
What cities does Choptank Electric Cooperative supply electricity to?
Choptank Electric Cooperative provides electricity to 21 cities in the country including Maryland.
