Rates by state / Maryland / Potomac Electric Power Co
Investor Owned · 558,809 residential customers
Potomac Electric Power Co electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 21.7¢ per kWh in 2025, 2% below the Maryland average of 22.1¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
21.7¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$181/mo
At 833 kWh a month
1-year change
+8.3%
5 years: +48.8%
Average rate by year
202014.6¢
202114.0¢
202215.3¢
202318.2¢
202420.1¢
202521.7¢
Potomac Electric Power Co bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at Potomac Electric Power Co's 2025 average rate of 21.7¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | Potomac Electric Power Co | Maryland average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $109 | $110 |
| 750 kWh (about average here) | $163 | $166 |
| 1,000 kWh | $217 | $221 |
| 1,500 kWh | $326 | $331 |
| 2,000 kWh | $435 | $442 |
Other utilities in Maryland
| Utility | Customers | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Gas & Electric Co | 1,220,644 | 20.2¢ |
| The Potomac Edison Company | 258,523 | 15.4¢ |
| Delmarva Power | 187,814 | 21.8¢ |
| Southern Maryland Elec Coop Inc | 163,451 | 16.4¢ |
| Choptank Electric Cooperative, Inc | 50,981 | 17.1¢ |
| Constellation NewEnergy, Inc | 44,070 | 19.4¢ |
| WGL Energy Services, Inc. | 14,898 | 19.7¢ |
| Hagerstown Light Department | 14,878 | 11.2¢ |
Potomac Electric Power Co: common questions
- How much does Potomac Electric Power Co charge per kWh?
- Potomac Electric Power Co residential customers paid an average of 21.7¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average Potomac Electric Power Co electric bill?
- The average Potomac Electric Power Co household used 833 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $181 a month at the average rate.
- Is Potomac Electric Power Co cheaper than other utilities in Maryland?
- Potomac Electric Power Co's average rate is 2% below the Maryland average of 22.1¢. 37 of 59 utilities in Maryland have a lower average rate.
- Did Potomac Electric Power Co raise rates?
- Potomac Electric Power Co's average residential rate changed +8.3% from 2024 to 2025 and +48.8% since 2020.
- Is my Potomac Electric Power Co bill too high?
- Enter the kWh and amount from your bill in the free bill check on AverageElectricBill.com. It compares your use with similar Maryland homes and your rate with Potomac Electric Power Co's average.
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Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.