Electricity rates in Colesville, MD
Colesville (14,647 people, Montgomery County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Potomac Electric Power Co. pay about 23.12¢/kWh, 10% more than the Maryland average.
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Electric companies serving Colesville
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potomac Electric Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 23.12¢ | $193 | 531K | 104 |
| Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 22.13¢ | $194 | 1.14M | 175 |
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
- Cloverly 22.1¢
- Fairland 22.1¢
- White Oak 23.1¢
- Layhill 23.1¢
- Kemp Mill 23.1¢
- Glenmont 23.1¢
- Spencerville 22.1¢
- Hillandale 23.1¢
- Calverton 22.1¢
- Wheaton 23.1¢
ZIP codes: 20904, 20905, 20993
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Colesville?
Most homes in Colesville 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¢. Other utilities serving parts of Colesville: Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. (22.13¢).
What is the average electric bill in Colesville?
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 Colesville, MD?
2 utilities serve Colesville's ZIP codes: Potomac Electric Power Co., Baltimore Gas & Electric Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Colesville?
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.