Electricity rates in Dunkirk, MD
Dunkirk (2,509 people, Calvert County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. pay about 22.13¢/kWh, 5% more than the Maryland average.
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Electric companies serving Dunkirk
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 22.13¢ | $194 | 1.14M | 175 |
| Potomac Electric Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 23.12¢ | $193 | 531K | 104 |
| Southern Maryland Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 18.48¢ | $216 | 163K | 173 |
Power outages in Calvert County right now
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Outage history in Calvert County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 205 | 315 |
| Days with outages | 63 | 57 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,044 (10.2%) | 8,498 (21.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-10 | 2025-05-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (205 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Dunkirk Town Center 22.1¢
- Owings 22.1¢
- Croom 23.1¢
- Deale 22.1¢
- North Beach 22.1¢
- Chesapeake Beach 22.1¢
- Huntingtown Town Center 22.1¢
- Baden 23.1¢
- Huntingtown 22.1¢
- Marlton 23.1¢
ZIP codes: 20754
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Dunkirk?
Most homes in Dunkirk get power from Baltimore Gas & Electric Co., where residential customers pay an average of 22.13¢/kWh including all charges. The Maryland average is 21.03¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Dunkirk: Potomac Electric Power Co. (23.12¢), Southern Maryland Electric Co-op (18.48¢).
What is the average electric bill in Dunkirk?
About $194 a month, based on 878 kWh a month (the average for Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. customers) at 22.13¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Dunkirk, MD?
3 utilities serve Dunkirk's ZIP codes: Baltimore Gas & Electric Co., Potomac Electric Power Co., Southern Maryland Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Dunkirk?
In 2025, customers in Calvert County averaged 5 hr 15 min without power. Outages hit 57 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-17, when 8,498 customers (21.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.