Wicomico County, MD: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Wicomico County, Maryland Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Wicomico County, Maryland Electricity Overview

Wicomico County has the 1070th worst pollution level from electricity use out of 3230 counties in the nation, emitting 241,086,474.36 kilograms of CO2 gases.

Averaging generation of 0.24 megawatt hours per citizen per year, Wicomico County is 1109th out of 3230 counties in the US for production per capita.

During the course of the last year, Wicomico County has seen a 2.14% increase in generation of electricity from solar power, up from 24,405 megawatt hours a year to 24,927 megawatt hours a year.

The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Wicomico County is 24.87 cents. This rate is roughly 54.26% above the national average price of 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.

Wicomico County produces 100.00% of its electricity from renewable fuel types, or 0.24 megawatt hours per citizen a year.

Wicomico County ranks 335th out of 3230 counties in the US in megawatt hours produced by solar power sources.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    975,088 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    9.32 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    24,927 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    24,927 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.24 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    241,086,474 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    2,303.43 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Salisbury

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Salisbury Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024

20.32¢ per kWh

  • 0.51% higher than last month
  • 12.72% higher than April last year
  • 13.82% higher than the Maryland average
  • 20.13% higher than the US average
  • 483rd 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
  • 27,144th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,992 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

19.24¢ per kWh

  • 1% higher than last month
  • 15.35% higher than April last year
  • 12.03% higher than the Maryland average
  • 19.33% higher than the US average
  • 483rd 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
  • 27,062nd in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 146 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,967 since April last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024

$150.13 per month

  • 26.1% lower than last month
  • 14.51% higher than April last year
  • 19.02% higher than the Maryland average
  • 33.16% higher than the US average
  • 480th in the state out of 535 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since April last year
  • 29,197th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2,222 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,255 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$181.75 per month

  • 0.88% higher than last month
  • 13.16% higher than April last year
  • 16.85% higher than the Maryland average
  • 33.56% higher than the US average
  • 480th 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
  • 30,617th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 172 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,706 since April last year

Salisbury, MD Electricity Overview

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On average, Salisbury's residential electricity price is 19.24 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 19.33% above the average nationwide price of 16.12 cents. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Delmarva Power. The average residential power bill for a customer in the city is $181.75 per month, while the US average is $138.02. Customers in Salisbury pay a 31.68% higher bill compared to other citizens of the nation.

Electricity use in Salisbury results in the release of 77,021,717.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 37th largest emissions amount in Maryland out of 536 cities. The city also ranks 12th highest in the state in pollution per resident, averaging 2,363.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. This is, most likely, the more important of the two metrics. The inhabitants of Salisbury have to use power from outside city limits because they don't have any electricity facilities in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Salisbury

Salisbury residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.205/kWh$0.133/kWh$248.21/mo.$100.50/mo.
483rd19.24¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Salisbury
480th$181.75Average residential monthly electricity bill for Salisbury Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Salisbury, Maryland

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Agway Energy ServicesENERGY19.59136.8467.0713,136.29
Alpha Gas and ElectricENERGY15.4698.0612,146.771,877,590.87
Ambit EnergyENERGY12.15114.3893,151.9811,315,171.18
American Power & GasENERGY20.86221.8711,396.752,377,106.61
Astral EnergyENERGY8.82170.49208.7618,413.26

Zips with electric coverage in Salisbury, Maryland include: 21804, 21801, 21875, 21802

Fruitland, MD Electricity Overview

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On average, Fruitland's residential electricity price is 19.28 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 19.61% above the average nationwide price of 16.12 cents. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Delmarva Power. The average residential power bill for a customer in the city is $180.6 per month, while the US average is $138.02. Customers in Fruitland pay a 30.84% higher bill compared to other citizens of the nation.

Electricity use in Fruitland results in the release of 12,894,867.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 192nd largest emissions amount in Maryland out of 536 cities. The city also ranks 162nd highest in the state in pollution per resident, averaging 2,363.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. This is, most likely, the more important of the two metrics. The inhabitants of Fruitland have to use power from outside city limits because they don't have any electricity facilities in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Fruitland

Fruitland residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.206/kWh$0.133/kWh$247.18/mo.$99.19/mo.
489th19.28¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Fruitland
474th$180.6Average residential monthly electricity bill for Fruitland Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Fruitland, Maryland

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Agway Energy ServicesENERGY19.59136.8467.0713,136.29
Alpha Gas and ElectricENERGY15.4698.0612,146.771,877,590.87
Ambit EnergyENERGY12.15114.3893,151.9811,315,171.18
American Power & GasENERGY20.86221.8711,396.752,377,106.61
Astral EnergyENERGY8.82170.49208.7618,413.26

Zips with electric coverage in Fruitland, Maryland include: 21804, 21801, 21826, 21822

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Delmar, MD Electricity Overview

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On average, Delmar's residential electricity price is 18.88 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 17.09% above the average nationwide price of 16.12 cents. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Delmarva Power. The average residential power bill for a customer in the city is $190.94 per month, while the US average is $138.02. Customers in Delmar pay a 38.34% higher bill compared to other citizens of the nation.

Electricity use in Delmar results in the release of 8,859,754.98 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 236th largest emissions amount in Maryland out of 536 cities. The city also ranks 162nd highest in the state in pollution per resident, averaging 2,363.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. This is, most likely, the more important of the two metrics. The inhabitants of Delmar have to use power from outside city limits because they don't have any electricity facilities in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Delmar

Delmar residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.198/kWh$0.134/kWh$256.39/mo.$110.95/mo.
360th18.88¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Delmar
501st$190.94Average residential monthly electricity bill for Delmar Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Delmar, Maryland

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Agway Energy ServicesENERGY19.59136.8467.0713,136.29
Alpha Gas and ElectricENERGY15.4698.0612,146.771,877,590.87
Ambit EnergyENERGY12.15114.3893,151.9811,315,171.18
American Power & GasENERGY20.86221.8711,396.752,377,106.61
Astral EnergyENERGY8.82170.49208.7618,413.26

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Electricity Production in Wicomico County, Maryland

Power Plants in Wicomico County, Maryland

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Wicomico County MD Solar 24,927

Wicomico County, Maryland Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Electricity use in Wicomico County results in the release of 241,086,474.36 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is 1070th largest emissions amount in the United States out of 3230 counties. Averaging 2,303.43 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the county ranks 2552nd highest for pollution per capita. Roughly 100.00% of Wicomico County's electricity is produced using Solar. Wicomico County is home to one electricity generation plant.

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Wicomico County, Maryland Net Metering

Wicomico County has 3 out of 44 providers reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. Regulations put in place at the state level are favorable for consumers interested in installing solar or other alternative electricity generation sources.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Wicomico County is about 10.05% of the total energy transmitted by the 2 companies that operate in the county and also report energy loss. The national average energy loss is 2.87%. This earned Wicomico County a rank of 2839th best in the US out of 3230.

Providers In Each City in Wicomico County:

  • Delmar, Maryland:
    • Choptank Electric Cooperative: 54.24%
    • Delmarva Power: 45.76%
  • Fruitland, Maryland:
    • Choptank Electric Cooperative: 3.68%
    • Delmarva Power: 96.32%
  • Hebron, Maryland:
    • Choptank Electric Cooperative: 42.93%
    • Delmarva Power: 57.07%
  • Mardela Springs, Maryland:
    • Choptank Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Pittsville, Maryland:
    • Delmarva Power: 95.67%
    • Choptank Electric Cooperative: 4.33%
  • Salisbury, Maryland:
    • Choptank Electric Cooperative: 9.32%
    • Delmarva Power: 90.68%
  • Sharptown, Maryland:
    • Choptank Electric Cooperative: 35.91%
    • Delmarva Power: 64.09%
  • Willards, Maryland:
    • Choptank Electric Cooperative: 35.38%
    • Delmarva Power: 64.62%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

How many electric companies offer service in Wicomico County, Maryland?

There are 44 electricity providers offering service in Wicomico County, Maryland.

How many power plants are located in Wicomico County, Maryland?

Wicomico County, Maryland has one active power plant producing electricity for the county and surrounding areas.

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Wicomico County, Maryland?

By total revenue, Delmarva Power is the largest electricity provider in Wicomico County, Maryland.

What electricity companies offer service in Wicomico County, Maryland?

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2024-06-20