Electricity rates in Boonsboro, MD
Boonsboro (3,455 people, Washington County) is served by The Potomac Edison Company. Homes on The Potomac Edison Company pay about 16.47¢/kWh, 22% less than the Maryland average.
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Electric companies serving Boonsboro
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Potomac Edison Company | Investor-owned utility | 16.47¢ | $184 | 253K | 399 |
Power outages in Washington County right now
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Outage history in Washington County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 112 | 632 |
| Days with outages | 29 | 41 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,879 (5.9%) | 21,000 (32.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-13 | 2025-04-20 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (112 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Keedysville 16.5¢
- Myersville 16.5¢
- Saint James 16.5¢
- Middletown 16.5¢
- Robinwood 16.5¢
- Halfway 16.5¢
- Braddock Heights 16.5¢
- Hagerstown 16.5¢
- Cavetown 16.5¢
- Williamsport 16.5¢
ZIP codes: 21713
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Boonsboro?
Most homes in Boonsboro get power from The Potomac Edison Company, where residential customers pay an average of 16.47¢/kWh including all charges. The Maryland average is 21.03¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Boonsboro?
About $183 a month, based on 1,114 kWh a month (the average for The Potomac Edison Company customers) at 16.47¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Boonsboro, MD?
The Potomac Edison Company serves Boonsboro.
How often does the power go out in Boonsboro?
In 2025, customers in Washington County averaged 10 hr 32 min without power. Outages hit 41 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-20, when 21,000 customers (32.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.