Dorchester County, Maryland Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Dorchester County, Maryland Electricity Overview
When calculating by total customers, Delmarva Power is the largest electricity provider in Dorchester County.
There was a 7.21% decrease in CO2 emissions per capita throughout the previous year in Dorchester County.
On average, Dorchester County citizens are responsible for 2,363.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, while the national average pollution per capita is 4,114.63.
Dorchester County has no electricity generation plants and must import all of the electricity sold in the county.
The average monthly residential electricity bill in Dorchester County totals $218.62. For comparison, the Maryland average bill is $156.2
Dorchester County is ranked as the 1765th highest electricity consuming county out of 3230 counties in the nation with over 300,000 megawatt hours being consumed by residents who live there.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
302,651 MWh
Consumption per Capita
9.32 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
76,792,423 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,363.86 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Cambridge
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Cambridge Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
20¢ per kWh
- 0.01% higher than last month
- 12.56% higher than April last year
- 12.04% higher than the Maryland average
- 18.25% higher than the US average
- 473rd 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
- 26,857th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 230 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,027 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
19.03¢ per kWh
- 0.99% higher than last month
- 14.69% higher than April last year
- 10.84% higher than the Maryland average
- 18.06% higher than the US average
- 473rd 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
- 26,615th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 488 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,647 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$153.4 per month
- 23.83% lower than last month
- 13.55% higher than April last year
- 21.62% higher than the Maryland average
- 36.06% higher than the US average
- 490th in the state out of 535 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 17 since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 29,348th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,060 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,783 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$186.96 per month
- 0.82% higher than last month
- 12.26% higher than April last year
- 20.2% higher than the Maryland average
- 37.4% higher than the US average
- 490th in the state out of 535 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 40 since April last year
- 30,953rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 60 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,850 since April last year
Cambridge, MD Electricity Overview
On average, Cambridge's residential electricity rate is 19.03 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.84% above the average state rate of 17.17 cents. Delmarva Power is the largest supplier in the city based on residential customer count. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a consumer in the city is $186.96 per month, while the national average is $138.02. Customers in the city have a 35.46% higher bill compared to other citizens of the United States.
Cambridge residents average 2,363.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity consumption, which ranks them 12th worst in Maryland out of 536 in this category. This comes to a total pollution amount of 30,791,667.12 kilograms. With no electricity production happening within the city, electricity providers who service Cambridge must import all of the megawatt hours they consume every year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Cambridge
Cambridge residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Cambridge, Maryland
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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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Hurlock, MD Electricity Overview
On average, Hurlock's residential electricity rate is 18.83 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 9.63% above the average state rate of 17.17 cents. Delmarva Power is the largest supplier in the city based on residential customer count. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a consumer in the city is $192.24 per month, while the national average is $138.02. Customers in the city have a 39.28% higher bill compared to other citizens of the United States.
Hurlock residents average 2,363.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity consumption, which ranks them 162nd worst in Maryland out of 536 in this category. This comes to a total pollution amount of 5,292,687.14 kilograms. With no electricity production happening within the city, electricity providers who service Hurlock must import all of the megawatt hours they consume every year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hurlock
Hurlock residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Hurlock, Maryland
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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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Algonquin CDP, MD Electricity Overview
On average, Algonquin CDP's residential electricity rate is 19.31 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 12.46% above the average state rate of 17.17 cents. Delmarva Power is the largest supplier in the city based on residential customer count. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a consumer in the city is $179.84 per month, while the national average is $138.02. Customers in the city have a 30.30% higher bill compared to other citizens of the United States.
Algonquin CDP residents average 2,363.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity consumption, which ranks them 162nd worst in Maryland out of 536 in this category. This comes to a total pollution amount of 2,387,500.67 kilograms. With no electricity production happening within the city, electricity providers who service Algonquin CDP must import all of the megawatt hours they consume every year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Algonquin CDP
Algonquin CDP residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Algonquin CDP, Maryland
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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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FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Dorchester County, Maryland?
By total megawatt hours sold, Delmarva Power is the largest electricity provider in Dorchester County, Maryland.
How many electric companies offer service in Dorchester County, Maryland?
Dorchester County, Maryland is home to 44 electricity providers serving consumers in the area.
Which electricity companies offer service in Dorchester County, Maryland?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delmarva Power | 20,546 |
| 2 | Choptank Electric Cooperative | 12,226 |
| 3 | WGL Energy | 924 |
| 4 | Inspire Energy | 670 |
| 5 | Clean Choice Energy | 656 |
| 6 | Direct Energy | 619 |
| 7 | XOOM Energy | 235 |
| 8 | Ambit Energy | 196 |
| 9 | Energy Services Providers | 156 |
| 10 | Strategic Energy LLC | 150 |
