Electricity rates in Brentwood, MD
Brentwood (3,191 people, Prince George's County) is served by Potomac Electric Power Co.. Homes on Potomac Electric Power Co. pay about 23.12¢/kWh, 10% more than the Maryland average.
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Electric companies serving Brentwood
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potomac Electric Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 23.12¢ | $193 | 531K | 104 |
Power outages in Prince George's County right now
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Outage history in Prince George's County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 123 | 186 |
| Days with outages | 22 | 24 |
| Most customers out at once | 47,482 (13.6%) | 29,631 (8.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-31 | 2025-06-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (123 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Mount Rainier 23.1¢
- Cottage City 23.1¢
- Colmar Manor 23.1¢
- Hyattsville 23.1¢
- Bladensburg 23.1¢
- Edmonston 23.1¢
- Riverdale Park 23.1¢
- University Park 23.1¢
- Chillum 23.1¢
- Cheverly 23.1¢
ZIP codes: 20722
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Brentwood?
Most homes in Brentwood get power from Potomac Electric Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 23.12¢/kWh including all charges. The Maryland average is 21.03¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Brentwood?
About $193 a month, based on 835 kWh a month (the average for Potomac Electric Power Co. customers) at 23.12¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Brentwood, MD?
Potomac Electric Power Co. serves Brentwood.
How often does the power go out in Brentwood?
In 2025, customers in Prince George's County averaged 3 hr 6 min without power. Outages hit 24 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-19, when 29,631 customers (8.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.