EIA data through August 2026 · updated 2026-10-29

Southern Maryland Elec Coop Inc. electricity rates

Southern Maryland Elec Coop Inc. (cooperative) residential customers paid about 18.6¢ per kWh (Jan–Aug 2026) — an average bill of $170 for 1,146 kWh a month.

Avg. home price18.6¢per kWh
Residential customers160,882MD, 2024
Avg. monthly use1,146kWh
Commercial12.4¢per kWh
Industrial—per kWh
Maryland has retail electricity choice. Many households can buy electricity supply from a competing supplier, while the local utility still delivers it. The averages here combine utility and supplier sales as reported to the EIA; your state’s public utility commission lists licensed suppliers.

What a month costs with Southern Maryland Elec Coop Inc.

500 kWh / month$93
900 kWh / month$168
1,200 kWh / month$224

Monthly cost at the average price of 18.6¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Price trend

12¢15¢18¢21¢24¢20222023202420252026Maryland averageU.S. averageSouthern Maryland Elec Coop Inc. 12¢15¢18¢21¢24¢20222023202420252026Maryland averageU.S. averageSouthern Maryland Elec Coop Inc.
Maryland averageU.S. averageSouthern Maryland Elec Coop Inc.
Aug 202621.4¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago+7.6%19.9¢
vs. 5 years ago+66%12.9¢
Record high22.4¢Oct 2025
Avg. home bill$2331,091 kWh, Aug
EIA forecast, South Atlantic16.0¢Dec 2027

Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the South Atlantic region, which includes Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia.

ZIP codes served

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Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.

Questions

What is Southern Maryland Elec Coop Inc.’s electricity rate?

About 18.6¢ per kWh for residential customers (Jan–Aug 2026 average, EIA-861M), including fixed charges spread over usage.

What is the average Southern Maryland Elec Coop Inc. electric bill?

$170 a month in 2024, for an average of 1,146 kWh (EIA-861).

Is Southern Maryland Elec Coop Inc. cheaper than the Maryland average?

Yes: 18.6¢ versus the Maryland average of 21.4¢ (Aug 2026).