Electricity rates in Mount Airy, MD
Mount Airy (9,380 people, Frederick County) is served by 2 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 Mount Airy
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 22.13¢ | $194 | 1.14M | 175 |
| The Potomac Edison Company | Investor-owned utility | 16.47¢ | $184 | 253K | 399 |
Power outages in Frederick County right now
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Outage history in Frederick County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 115 | 173 |
| Days with outages | 38 | 44 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,705 (4.3%) | 4,749 (3.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-09 | 2025-07-25 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (115 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- New Market 16.5¢
- Damascus 16.5¢
- Linganore 16.5¢
- Green Valley 16.5¢
- Sykesville 22.1¢
- Spring Ridge 16.5¢
- Bartonsville 16.5¢
- Urbana 16.5¢
- Eldersburg 22.1¢
- Clarksburg 16.5¢
ZIP codes: 21771
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Mount Airy?
Most homes in Mount Airy 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 Mount Airy: The Potomac Edison Company (16.47¢).
What is the average electric bill in Mount Airy?
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 Mount Airy, MD?
2 utilities serve Mount Airy's ZIP codes: Baltimore Gas & Electric Co., The Potomac Edison Company. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Mount Airy?
In 2025, customers in Frederick County averaged 2 hr 53 min without power. Outages hit 44 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-25, when 4,749 customers (3.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.