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

Electricity rates in 21770 — Monrovia, MD

Homes in ZIP 21770 pay about 17.0¢ per kWh (The Potomac Edison Company, Jan–Aug 2026). The Maryland average is 21.4¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).

Avg. home price17.0¢per kWh
UtilityThe Potomac Edison Company
MD average21.4¢Aug 2026
U.S. average18.2¢Aug 2026
Avg. monthly bill$1501,086 kWh/month, 2024
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 of electricity costs

500 kWh / month$85
900 kWh / month$153
1,200 kWh / month$204

Monthly cost at the average price of 17.0¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Where ZIP 21770 is

Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoom

Utilities serving 21770

UtilityHome priceAvg. billCustomers in MD
The Potomac Edison Company
Investor Owned
17.0¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$150256,568
Thurmont Municipal Light Co.
Municipal · serves Frederick County
8.7¢
2024
$1812,892

Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Frederick County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.

Maryland price trend

12¢15¢18¢21¢24¢20222023202420252026Maryland averageU.S. averageThe Potomac Edison Company 12¢15¢18¢21¢24¢20222023202420252026Maryland averageU.S. averageThe Potomac Edison Company
Maryland averageU.S. averageThe Potomac Edison Company
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.

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 about 21770

How much does electricity cost in 21770?

About 17.0¢ per kWh for homes (The Potomac Edison Company, Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $153.

Who is the electric utility for 21770?

The Potomac Edison Company, with about 256,568 residential customers in Maryland; 1 other utility also serves parts of the area.

Is electricity in MD getting more expensive?

The Maryland residential average was 21.4¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 7.6% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.

Can I choose my electricity supplier in MD?

Maryland allows retail electricity choice for many households; the local utility still delivers the power.