Allegany County, Maryland Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Allegany County, Maryland Electricity Overview
Allegany County's average residential electricity rate is 20.00 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 24.06% higher than the US average price of 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.
Allegany County is the 590th worst pollution level due to electricity use out of 3230 counties in the US, emitting 527,198,933.5 kilograms of CO2 gases.
By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity company in Allegany County is Potomac Edison.
Allegany County consumes 90.07% of the electricity that is produced in their power plants, meaning they must export or store the excess.
Allegany County experienced a 0.12% decrease in CO2 emissions per capita during the preceding 12 months.
In Allegany County, 695,763 megawatt hours of electricity are generated from non-renewable fuel sources. Allegany County ranks 445th out of 3230 counties in the nation for total electricity generation from non-renewable fuels.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
626,684 MWh
Consumption per Capita
9.32 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
695,763 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
695,763 MWh
Production per Capita
10.34 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
527,198,934 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
7,837.41 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Cumberland
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Cumberland Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
13.67¢ per kWh
- 0.45% higher than last month
- 38.17% higher than April last year
- 23.41% lower than the Maryland average
- 19.17% lower than the US average
- 155th in the state out of 535 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 8,260th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 511 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 6,660 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
13.03¢ per kWh
- 2.48% higher than last month
- 27.85% higher than April last year
- 24.15% lower than the Maryland average
- 19.21% lower than the US average
- 155th in the state out of 535 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 7,415th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 655 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 6,412 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$121.91 per month
- 11.4% lower than last month
- 53.98% higher than April last year
- 3.35% lower than the Maryland average
- 8.12% higher than the US average
- 385th in the state out of 535 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 229 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 232 since April last year
- 23,500th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 708 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 19,554 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$140.08 per month
- 2.61% higher than last month
- 25.92% higher than April last year
- 9.94% lower than the Maryland average
- 2.94% higher than the US average
- 156th in the state out of 535 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 17,734th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,096 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 11,319 since April last year
Cumberland, MD Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity rate for Cumberland is approximately 13.03 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 24.15% below Maryland's average rate of 17.17 cents. With an estimated 1,056 residential customers, Potomac Edison is the largest vendor in the city.
On average, Cumberland residents emit 2,363.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 12th worst polluting city out of 536 cities in Maryland. At 2,363.86 kilograms per person and 19,028 people in the city, the city emits 44,979,567.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 73rd worst rank in Maryland for total pollution. Electricity providers suppliers servicing Cumberland have to turn to electricity produced in nearby towns and other areas, since zero electricity production happens within city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Cumberland
Cumberland residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Cumberland, Maryland
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agway Energy Services | ENERGY | 19.59 | 136.84 | 67.07 | 13,136.29 | |
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 15.46 | 98.06 | 12,146.77 | 1,877,590.87 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 12.15 | 114.38 | 93,151.98 | 11,315,171.18 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 20.86 | 221.87 | 11,396.75 | 2,377,106.61 | |
| Astral Energy | ENERGY | 8.82 | 170.49 | 208.76 | 18,413.26 |
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Frostburg, MD Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity rate for Frostburg is approximately 13.03 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 24.15% below Maryland's average rate of 17.17 cents. With an estimated 349 residential customers, Potomac Edison is the largest vendor in the city.
On average, Frostburg residents emit 2,363.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 515th worst polluting city out of 536 cities in Maryland. At 2,363.86 kilograms per person and 7,282 people in the city, the city emits 17,213,643.48 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 167th worst rank in Maryland for total pollution. Electricity providers suppliers servicing Frostburg have to turn to electricity produced in nearby towns and other areas, since zero electricity production happens within city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Frostburg
Frostburg residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Frostburg, Maryland
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agway Energy Services | ENERGY | 19.59 | 136.84 | 67.07 | 13,136.29 | |
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 15.46 | 98.06 | 12,146.77 | 1,877,590.87 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 12.15 | 114.38 | 93,151.98 | 11,315,171.18 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 20.86 | 221.87 | 11,396.75 | 2,377,106.61 | |
| Astral Energy | ENERGY | 8.82 | 170.49 | 208.76 | 18,413.26 |
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Cresaptown CDP, MD Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity rate for Cresaptown CDP is approximately 13.03 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 24.15% below Maryland's average rate of 17.17 cents. With an estimated 288 residential customers, Potomac Edison is the largest vendor in the city.
On average, Cresaptown CDP residents emit 2,363.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 162nd worst polluting city out of 536 cities in Maryland. At 2,363.86 kilograms per person and 5,575 people in the city, the city emits 13,178,530.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 190th worst rank in Maryland for total pollution. Electricity providers suppliers servicing Cresaptown CDP have to turn to electricity produced in nearby towns and other areas, since zero electricity production happens within city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Cresaptown CDP
Cresaptown CDP residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Cresaptown CDP, Maryland
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agway Energy Services | ENERGY | 19.59 | 136.84 | 67.07 | 13,136.29 | |
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 15.46 | 98.06 | 12,146.77 | 1,877,590.87 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 12.15 | 114.38 | 93,151.98 | 11,315,171.18 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 20.86 | 221.87 | 11,396.75 | 2,377,106.61 | |
| Astral Energy | ENERGY | 8.82 | 170.49 | 208.76 | 18,413.26 |
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Electricity Production in Allegany County, Maryland
Power Plants in Allegany County, Maryland
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AES Warrior Run Cogeneration FacilityAES Corporation (100.00%) | Allegany County | MD | Coal | 697,319 | 585,311,865.29 | 839.37 | ||
AES Warrior Run Energy Storage ProjectAES Corporation (100.00%) | Allegany County | MD | Batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source | -1,556 |
Allegany County, Maryland Details
On average, Allegany County residents emit 7,837.41 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the worst polluting county out of 24 counties in Maryland and 666th out of 3230 counties nationally. A total of 527,198,933.5 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the county. The county is home to 2 power producing plants, which is 331st most in the country.
Providers In Each City in Allegany County:
- Barton, Maryland:
- Potomac Edison: 100.00%
- Cumberland, Maryland:
- Potomac Edison: 100.00%
- Frostburg, Maryland:
- Potomac Edison: 100.00%
- Lonaconing, Maryland:
- Potomac Edison: 100.00%
- Luke, Maryland:
- Potomac Edison: 100.00%
- Midland, Maryland:
- Potomac Edison: 100.00%
- Westernport, Maryland:
- Potomac Edison: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
How many electric companies offer service in Allegany County, Maryland?
Allegany County, Maryland is home to 39 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Allegany County, Maryland?
By total customer count, Potomac Edison is the largest electricity provider in Allegany County, Maryland.
How many power plants are located in Allegany County, Maryland?
There are 2 power plants in Allegany County, Maryland
What electricity companies offer service in Allegany County, Maryland?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Potomac Edison | 44,609 |
| 2 | WGL Energy | 2,536 |
| 3 | Inspire Energy | 1,840 |
| 4 | Clean Choice Energy | 1,800 |
| 5 | Direct Energy | 1,698 |
| 6 | XOOM Energy | 646 |
| 7 | Ambit Energy | 539 |
| 8 | Energy Services Providers | 429 |
| 9 | Strategic Energy LLC | 412 |
| 10 | CleanSky Energy | 409 |
