Electricity rates in Germantown, MD
Germantown (86,395 people, Montgomery County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on The Potomac Edison Company pay about 16.47¢/kWh, 22% less than the Maryland average.
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Electric companies serving Germantown
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Potomac Edison Company | Investor-owned utility | 16.47¢ | $184 | 253K | 399 |
| Potomac Electric Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 23.12¢ | $193 | 531K | 104 |
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
- Montgomery Village 23.1¢
- Gaithersburg 23.1¢
- Clarksburg 16.5¢
- Darnestown 23.1¢
- North Potomac 23.1¢
- Derwood 23.1¢
- Travilah 23.1¢
- Poolesville 23.1¢
- Damascus 16.5¢
- Rockville 23.1¢
ZIP codes: 20874, 20875, 20876
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Germantown?
Most homes in Germantown 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¢. Other utilities serving parts of Germantown: Potomac Electric Power Co. (23.12¢).
What is the average electric bill in Germantown?
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 Germantown, MD?
2 utilities serve Germantown's ZIP codes: The Potomac Edison Company, Potomac Electric Power Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Germantown?
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.