Electricity rates in Ocean City, MD
Ocean City (7,055 people, Worcester County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Delmarva Power pay about 22.56¢/kWh, 7% more than the Maryland average.
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Electric companies serving Ocean City
| 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 |
Power outages in Worcester County right now
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Outage history in Worcester County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 110 | 422 |
| Days with outages | 34 | 46 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,074 (12.9%) | 20,909 (66.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-24 | 2025-01-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (110 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- West Ocean City 22.6¢
- Ocean Pines 22.6¢
- Berlin 22.6¢
- Pittsville 22.6¢
- Snow Hill 22.6¢
- Salisbury 22.6¢
- Fruitland 22.6¢
- Pocomoke City 22.6¢
- Hebron 22.6¢
- Princess Anne 22.6¢
ZIP codes: 21842, 21843
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Ocean City?
Most homes in Ocean City 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 Ocean City: Choptank Electric Cooperative (18.47¢).
What is the average electric bill in Ocean City?
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 Ocean City, MD?
2 utilities serve Ocean City's ZIP codes: Delmarva Power, Choptank Electric Cooperative. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Ocean City?
In 2025, customers in Worcester County averaged 7 hr 2 min without power. Outages hit 46 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-29, when 20,909 customers (66.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.