Electricity rates in Cambridge, MD
Cambridge (12,507 people, Dorchester County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Delmarva Power pay about 22.56¢/kWh, 7% more than the Maryland average.
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Electric companies serving Cambridge
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delmarva Power | Investor-owned utility | 22.56¢ | $221 | 182K | 114 |
| Choptank Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 18.47¢ | $216 | 51K | 217 |
Power outages in Dorchester County right now
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Outage history in Dorchester County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 133 | 152 |
| Days with outages | 34 | 38 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,901 (16%) | 6,528 (36.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-25 | 2025-01-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (133 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Algonquin 22.6¢
- Trappe 22.6¢
- Hurlock 22.6¢
- Easton 22.6¢
- Saint Michaels 22.6¢
- Federalsburg 22.6¢
- Long Beach 18.5¢
- Hebron 22.6¢
- Chesapeake Ranch Estates-Drum Point 18.5¢
- Chesapeake Ranch Estates 18.5¢
ZIP codes: 21613
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Cambridge?
Most homes in Cambridge get power from Delmarva Power, where residential customers pay an average of 22.56¢/kWh including all charges. The Maryland average is 21.03¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Cambridge: Choptank Electric Cooperative (18.47¢).
What is the average electric bill in Cambridge?
About $221 a month, based on 981 kWh a month (the average for Delmarva Power customers) at 22.56¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Cambridge, MD?
2 utilities serve Cambridge's ZIP codes: Delmarva Power, Choptank Electric Cooperative. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Cambridge?
In 2025, customers in Dorchester County averaged 2 hr 32 min without power. Outages hit 38 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-29, when 6,528 customers (36.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.