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Cooperative · 163,451 residential customers
Southern Maryland Elec Coop Inc electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 16.4¢ per kWh in 2025, 26% below the Maryland average of 22.1¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
16.4¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$192/mo
At 1,170 kWh a month
1-year change
+10.7%
5 years: +43.7%
Average rate by year
202011.4¢
202112.1¢
202215.3¢
202314.1¢
202414.8¢
202516.4¢
Southern Maryland Elec Coop Inc bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at Southern Maryland Elec Coop Inc's 2025 average rate of 16.4¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | Southern Maryland Elec Coop Inc | Maryland average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $82 | $110 |
| 750 kWh | $123 | $166 |
| 1,000 kWh | $164 | $221 |
| 1,500 kWh | $246 | $331 |
| 2,000 kWh | $329 | $442 |
Other utilities in Maryland
| Utility | Customers | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Gas & Electric Co | 1,220,644 | 20.2¢ |
| Potomac Electric Power Co | 558,809 | 21.7¢ |
| The Potomac Edison Company | 258,523 | 15.4¢ |
| Delmarva Power | 187,814 | 21.8¢ |
| 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¢ |
Southern Maryland Elec Coop Inc: common questions
- How much does Southern Maryland Elec Coop Inc charge per kWh?
- Southern Maryland Elec Coop Inc residential customers paid an average of 16.4¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average Southern Maryland Elec Coop Inc electric bill?
- The average Southern Maryland Elec Coop Inc household used 1,170 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $192 a month at the average rate.
- Is Southern Maryland Elec Coop Inc cheaper than other utilities in Maryland?
- Southern Maryland Elec Coop Inc's average rate is 26% below the Maryland average of 22.1¢. 4 of 59 utilities in Maryland have a lower average rate.
- Did Southern Maryland Elec Coop Inc raise rates?
- Southern Maryland Elec Coop Inc's average residential rate changed +10.7% from 2024 to 2025 and +43.7% since 2020.
- Is my Southern Maryland Elec Coop Inc 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 Southern Maryland Elec Coop Inc's average.
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Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.