Electricity rates in Paramount-Long Meadow, MD
Paramount-Long Meadow (2,571 people, Washington 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 Paramount-Long Meadow
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Potomac Edison Company | Investor-owned utility | 16.47¢ | $184 | 253K | 399 |
| Hagerstown Light Department | Municipal utility | 12.13¢ | $115 | 15K | — |
Power outages in Washington County right now
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Outage history in Washington County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 112 | 632 |
| Days with outages | 29 | 41 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,879 (5.9%) | 21,000 (32.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-13 | 2025-04-20 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (112 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Fountainhead-Orchard Hills 16.5¢
- Maugansville 16.5¢
- Hagerstown 16.5¢
- Robinwood 16.5¢
- Halfway 16.5¢
- Cavetown 16.5¢
- Smithsburg 16.5¢
- Wilson-Conococheague 16.5¢
- Williamsport 16.5¢
- Saint James 16.5¢
ZIP codes: 21741, 21742, 21747
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Paramount-Long Meadow?
Most homes in Paramount-Long Meadow 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 Paramount-Long Meadow: Hagerstown Light Department (12.13¢).
What is the average electric bill in Paramount-Long Meadow?
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 Paramount-Long Meadow, MD?
2 utilities serve Paramount-Long Meadow's ZIP codes: The Potomac Edison Company, Hagerstown Light Department. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Paramount-Long Meadow?
In 2025, customers in Washington County averaged 10 hr 32 min without power. Outages hit 41 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-20, when 21,000 customers (32.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.