Electricity rates in Damascus, MD
Damascus (15,257 people, Montgomery 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 Damascus
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Potomac Edison Company | Investor-owned utility | 16.47¢ | $184 | 253K | 399 |
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
- Green Valley 16.5¢
- Clarksburg 16.5¢
- Mount Airy 22.1¢
- New Market 16.5¢
- Montgomery Village 23.1¢
- Urbana 16.5¢
- Germantown 16.5¢
- Linganore 16.5¢
- Gaithersburg 23.1¢
- Bartonsville 16.5¢
ZIP codes: 20872
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Damascus?
Most homes in Damascus 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 Damascus?
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 Damascus, MD?
The Potomac Edison Company serves Damascus.
How often does the power go out in Damascus?
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.