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Frederick County, Maryland Electricity Overview
When measuring CO2 emissions per capita, Frederick County saw a 7.12% decline over the course of the preceding year.
Frederick County has the 15th largest electricity generation in Maryland out of 24 counties, generating 20,655 megawatt hours.
When calculating by total customers, Potomac Edison is the largest electricity provider in Frederick County.
Frederick County generates 0.07 megawatt hours per capita each year from solar power, giving the county a rank of 6th in the state out of 24 counties.
At $171.83, the Frederick County average monthly residential electric bill is 10.01% more than the Maryland average bill and 24.50% above the nationwide average.
With 287,079 residents within its borders and 20,655 megawatt hours produced each year, Frederick County has a per capita production of 0.07 megawatt hours. The city ranks 1166th highest megawatt hour per capita amount in the nation.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
2,674,533 MWh
Consumption per Capita
9.32 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
20,655 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
20,655 MWh
Production per Capita
0.07 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
673,374,315 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,345.61 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Frederick
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Frederick 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
$140.08 per month
- 2.61% higher than last month
- 25.92% higher than April last year
- 9.94% lower than the Maryland average
- 2.94% higher than the US average
- 156th in the state out of 535 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 17,734th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,096 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 11,319 since April last year
Frederick, MD Electricity Overview
Frederick's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 13.03 cents per kilowatt hour , which is lower than both the Maryland and nationwide average prices of 17.17 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Selling an estimated 35,347.81 megawatt hours, Potomac Edison is the largest electricity provider in the city.
On average, Frederick citizens emit 2,363.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 162nd worst polluting city out of 536 cities in Maryland based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 194,236,181.14 kilograms, which is the 7th highest total amount of pollution for any city in the state. All of the electricity sold in Frederick has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, as there are no power production plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Frederick
Frederick residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Frederick, Maryland
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agway Energy Services | ENERGY | 19.59 | 136.84 | 67.07 | 13,136.29 | |
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 15.46 | 98.06 | 12,146.77 | 1,877,590.87 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 12.15 | 114.38 | 93,151.98 | 11,315,171.18 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 20.86 | 221.87 | 11,396.75 | 2,377,106.61 | |
| Astral Energy | ENERGY | 8.82 | 170.49 | 208.76 | 18,413.26 |
Zips with electric coverage in Frederick, Maryland include: 21702, 21701, 21703, 21704, 21705
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Ballenger Creek CDP, MD Electricity Overview
Ballenger Creek CDP's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 13.03 cents per kilowatt hour , which is lower than both the Maryland and nationwide average prices of 17.17 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Selling an estimated 15,880.4 megawatt hours, Potomac Edison is the largest electricity provider in the city.
On average, Ballenger Creek CDP citizens emit 2,363.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 162nd worst polluting city out of 536 cities in Maryland based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 54,638,307.52 kilograms, which is the 64th highest total amount of pollution for any city in the state. All of the electricity sold in Ballenger Creek CDP has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, as there are no power production plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ballenger Creek CDP
Ballenger Creek CDP residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Ballenger Creek CDP, Maryland
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agway Energy Services | ENERGY | 19.59 | 136.84 | 67.07 | 13,136.29 | |
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 15.46 | 98.06 | 12,146.77 | 1,877,590.87 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 12.15 | 114.38 | 93,151.98 | 11,315,171.18 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 20.86 | 221.87 | 11,396.75 | 2,377,106.61 | |
| Astral Energy | ENERGY | 8.82 | 170.49 | 208.76 | 18,413.26 |
Zips with electric coverage in Ballenger Creek CDP, Maryland include: 21701, 21703, 21704
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Green Valley CDP, MD Electricity Overview
Green Valley CDP's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 13.03 cents per kilowatt hour , which is lower than both the Maryland and nationwide average prices of 17.17 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Selling an estimated 25,148.66 megawatt hours, Potomac Edison is the largest electricity provider in the city.
On average, Green Valley CDP citizens emit 2,363.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 162nd worst polluting city out of 536 cities in Maryland based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 30,727,842.84 kilograms, which is the 108th highest total amount of pollution for any city in the state. All of the electricity sold in Green Valley CDP has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, as there are no power production plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Green Valley CDP
Green Valley CDP residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Green Valley CDP, Maryland
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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 |
Zips with electric coverage in Green Valley CDP, Maryland include: 21771, 20871, 21770, 21754
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Electricity Production in Frederick County, Maryland
Power Plants in Frederick County, Maryland
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mount Saint Mary'sConstellation Solar (100.00%) | Frederick County | MD | Solar | 17,907 | ||||
Emmitsburg Solar ArraysUGI Corporation (100.00%) | Frederick County | MD | Solar | 2,748 |
Frederick County, Maryland Details
On average, Frederick County citizens emit 2,345.61 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 17th highest polluting county out of 24 counties in the state and 2545th out of 3230 counties nationally. Total emissions in the county are 673,374,315.16 kilograms, which is the 7th highest total amount of pollution for any county in the state. There are 2 power producing plants in the county, which is the 6th most power plants in a county in the state. Frederick County's primary fuel is Solar, with 100.00% of electricity production using this fuel type.
Providers In Each City in Frederick County:
- Brunswick, Maryland:
- Potomac Edison: 100.00%
- Burkittsville, Maryland:
- Potomac Edison: 100.00%
- Emmitsburg, Maryland:
- Potomac Edison: 100.00%
- Frederick, Maryland:
- Potomac Edison: 100.00%
- Middletown, Maryland:
- Potomac Edison: 100.00%
- Mount Airy, Maryland:
- Potomac Edison: 100.00%
- Myersville, Maryland:
- Potomac Edison: 100.00%
- New Market, Maryland:
- Potomac Edison: 100.00%
- Rosemont, Maryland:
- Potomac Edison: 100.00%
- Thurmont, Maryland:
- Thurmont, Maryland Electric Utility: 90.05%
- Potomac Edison: 9.95%
- Walkersville, Maryland:
- Potomac Edison: 100.00%
- Woodsboro, Maryland:
- Potomac Edison: 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 supplier in Frederick County, Maryland?
The largest electricity supplier in Frederick County, Maryland by total revenue is Potomac Edison.
How many electric companies offer service in Frederick County, Maryland?
Frederick County, Maryland is home to 40 electricity providers serving customers in the area.
How many power plants are located within Frederick County, Maryland?
Frederick County, Maryland has 2 active power plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
What electricity companies offer service in Frederick County, Maryland?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Potomac Edison | 69,451 |
| 2 | Thurmont, Maryland Electric Utility | 4,395 |
| 3 | WGL Energy | 3,949 |
| 4 | Inspire Energy | 2,865 |
| 5 | Clean Choice Energy | 2,803 |
| 6 | Direct Energy | 2,643 |
| 7 | XOOM Energy | 1,006 |
| 8 | Ambit Energy | 839 |
| 9 | Energy Services Providers | 668 |
| 10 | Strategic Energy LLC | 641 |
