Electricity rates in Chestertown, MD
Chestertown (5,093 people, Kent 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 Chestertown
| 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 Kent County right now
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Outage history in Kent County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 241 | 208 |
| Days with outages | 43 | 39 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,851 (26.1%) | 3,486 (32%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-10 | 2025-06-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (241 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Kingstown 22.6¢
- Rock Hall 22.6¢
- Centreville 22.6¢
- Aberdeen Proving Ground 22.1¢
- Edgewood 22.1¢
- Grasonville 22.6¢
- Bowleys Quarters 22.1¢
- Perryman 22.1¢
- Chester 22.6¢
- Ridgely 22.6¢
ZIP codes: 21620, 21690
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Chestertown?
Most homes in Chestertown 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 Chestertown: Choptank Electric Cooperative (18.47¢).
What is the average electric bill in Chestertown?
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 Chestertown, MD?
2 utilities serve Chestertown'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 Chestertown?
In 2025, customers in Kent County averaged 3 hr 28 min without power. Outages hit 39 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-19, when 3,486 customers (32%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.