Electricity rates in Easton, MD
Easton (16,617 people, Talbot County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Delmarva Power pay about 22.56¢/kWh, 7% more than the Maryland average.
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Electric companies serving Easton
| 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 |
| Easton Utilities Comm | Municipal utility | 16.39¢ | $171 | 8,884 | 31 |
Power outages in Talbot County right now
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Outage history in Talbot County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 82 | 85 |
| Days with outages | 16 | 31 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,191 (7.5%) | 2,994 (10.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-10 | 2025-08-18 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (82 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Saint Michaels 22.6¢
- Trappe 22.6¢
- Algonquin 22.6¢
- Cambridge 22.6¢
- Grasonville 22.6¢
- Denton 22.6¢
- Hurlock 22.6¢
- Ridgely 22.6¢
- Federalsburg 22.6¢
- Chester 22.6¢
ZIP codes: 21601
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Easton?
Most homes in Easton 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 Easton: Choptank Electric Cooperative (18.47¢), Easton Utilities Comm (16.39¢).
What is the average electric bill in Easton?
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 Easton, MD?
3 utilities serve Easton's ZIP codes: Delmarva Power, Choptank Electric Cooperative, Easton Utilities Comm. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Easton?
In 2025, customers in Talbot County averaged 85 min without power. Outages hit 31 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-18, when 2,994 customers (10.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.