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, Cambridge, Ocean Pines CDP, and Chestertown. Recently, the company reported a total customer base of 53,791 customer accounts, 381 of which are industrial properties, 6,466 are commercial customer accounts and 46,944 are residential accounts. On average, Choptank Electric Cooperative's residential electricity price is 16.89 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.76% below the average state rate of 17.73 cents. They sold 1,000,866 megawatt hours through retail sales in 2023. The purchase of wholesale electricity made up 100.00% of the electricity sourced by the company. In 2023, the provider made 99.50% of their revenue from retail electricity sales to end users. Their revenue from all electricity activities was $162,629,000.
The average residential electricity bill for a consumer of Choptank Electric Cooperative is $190.13 per month. Customers of the company pay a 35.71% markup compared to other residents of the country. Electricity production is not part of the Choptank Electric Cooperative business model, as they purchase electricity at wholesale rates and then resell to their consumers. The grid owned by the provider experiences an average of 1.25 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting an average of 111.2 minutes. The nationwide average for other providers is 1.44 outages per customer and around 123.49 minutes each outage.
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Energy loss is a fact of life when working with electricity transmission. Choptank Electric Cooperative currently averages a loss of roughly 3.65% of the aggregate electricity they transmit. Choptank Electric Cooperative's energy loss levels place them at of 4th best out of the 11 providers that operate in Maryland and report energy loss and 715th best out of 3530 in the nation.
Choptank Electric Cooperative Rate & Electric Bills
Choptank Electric Cooperative residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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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
- Cambridge
- Ocean Pines CDP
- Chestertown
- Fruitland
- West Ocean City CDP
- Berlin
- Denton
- Pocomoke City
Energy Loss
Choptank Electric Cooperative's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
37,940MWh
715 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Choptank Electric Cooperative's Power Outages
111.2 min.
vs. national average of 123.49 min.
1.25 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.44
Power Outages
Currently, 0 customers are being tracked in Choptank Electric Cooperative.
Customers Out:
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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 | 52,636 | 168,149,171.69 | 8 | 100% |
Choptank Electric Cooperative County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline County | 33,234 | 2 | 17.30 | $196.89/mo |
| Cecil County | 104,942 | 2 | 19.46 | $192.37/mo |
| Dorchester County | 32,486 | 2 | 17.41 | $196.65/mo |
| Kent County | 19,335 | 2 | 18.65 | $194.07/mo |
| Queen Anne's County | 49,702 | 3 | 18.58 | $192.69/mo |
| Somerset County | 24,834 | 2 | 18.02 | $195.39/mo |
| Talbot County | 37,510 | 3 | 17.45 | $181.62/mo |
| Wicomico County | 104,664 | 2 | 18.19 | $195.03/mo |
| Worcester County | 52,322 | 3 | 17.62 | $195.66/mo |
Cities Choptank Electric Cooperative Has Coverage
- Barclay, MD
- Berlin, MD
- Brookview, MD
- Cambridge, MD
- Cecilton, MD
- Chestertown, MD
- Church Creek, MD
- Church Hill, MD
- Delmar, MD
- Denton, MD
- East New Market, MD
- Easton, MD
- Federalsburg, MD
- Fruitland, MD
- Galena, MD
- Goldsboro, MD
- Greensboro, MD
- Hebron, MD
- Henderson, MD
- Hillsboro, MD
- Hurlock, MD
- Kingstown CDP, MD
- Mardela Springs, MD
- Marydel, MD
- Millington, MD
- Ocean Pines CDP, MD
- Pittsville, MD
- Pocomoke City, MD
- Princess Anne, MD
- Queen Anne, MD
- Ridgely, MD
- Salisbury, MD
- Sharptown, MD
- Sudlersville, MD
- Vienna, MD
- West Ocean City CDP, MD
- Willards, 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 $190.13, compared to the Maryland average of $159.99 and the nationwide of $159.99 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 16.89 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
When will Choptank Electric Cooperative power be restored?
Choptank Electric Cooperative's outages last, on average, around 111.2 minutes per outage.
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 sell 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 in?
Choptank Electric Cooperative has customers in 37 cities.
