Electricity rates in Greater Upper Marlboro, MD
Greater Upper Marlboro (18,720 people, Prince George's County) is served by 3 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 Greater Upper Marlboro
| 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 |
| Southern Maryland Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 18.48¢ | $216 | 163K | 173 |
Power outages in Prince George's County right now
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Outage history in Prince George's County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 123 | 186 |
| Days with outages | 22 | 24 |
| Most customers out at once | 47,482 (13.6%) | 29,631 (8.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-31 | 2025-06-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (123 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Marlboro Village 23.1¢
- Brock Hall 23.1¢
- Marlboro Meadows 23.1¢
- Queenland 23.1¢
- Westphalia 23.1¢
- Mellwood 23.1¢
- Marlton 23.1¢
- Kettering 22.1¢
- Croom 23.1¢
- Queen Anne 22.6¢
ZIP codes: 20772, 20773, 20792
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Greater Upper Marlboro?
Most homes in Greater Upper Marlboro 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 Greater Upper Marlboro: Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. (22.13¢), Southern Maryland Electric Co-op (18.48¢).
What is the average electric bill in Greater Upper Marlboro?
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 Greater Upper Marlboro, MD?
3 utilities serve Greater Upper Marlboro's ZIP codes: Potomac Electric Power Co., Baltimore Gas & Electric Co., Southern Maryland Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Greater Upper Marlboro?
In 2025, customers in Prince George's County averaged 3 hr 6 min without power. Outages hit 24 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-19, when 29,631 customers (8.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.