Electricity rates in Ashton-Sandy Spring, MD
Ashton-Sandy Spring (5,628 people, Montgomery County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. pay about 22.13¢/kWh, 5% more than the Maryland average.
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Electric companies serving Ashton-Sandy Spring
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 22.13¢ | $194 | 1.14M | 175 |
| Potomac Electric Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 23.12¢ | $193 | 531K | 104 |
Power outages in Montgomery County right now
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Outage history in Montgomery County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 94 | 175 |
| Days with outages | 23 | 38 |
| Most customers out at once | 15,801 (4%) | 29,030 (7.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-15 | 2025-06-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (94 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Spencerville 22.1¢
- Cloverly 22.1¢
- Highland 22.1¢
- Olney 23.1¢
- Fulton 22.1¢
- Layhill 23.1¢
- Burtonsville 22.1¢
- Leisure World 23.1¢
- Rossmoor 23.1¢
- Colesville 23.1¢
ZIP codes: 20860, 20861, 20905
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Ashton-Sandy Spring?
Most homes in Ashton-Sandy Spring get power from Baltimore Gas & Electric Co., where residential customers pay an average of 22.13¢/kWh including all charges. The Maryland average is 21.03¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Ashton-Sandy Spring: Potomac Electric Power Co. (23.12¢).
What is the average electric bill in Ashton-Sandy Spring?
About $194 a month, based on 878 kWh a month (the average for Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. customers) at 22.13¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Ashton-Sandy Spring, MD?
2 utilities serve Ashton-Sandy Spring's ZIP codes: Baltimore Gas & Electric Co., Potomac Electric Power Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Ashton-Sandy Spring?
In 2025, customers in Montgomery County averaged 2 hr 55 min without power. Outages hit 38 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-19, when 29,030 customers (7.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.