Electricity rates in Princess Anne, MD
Princess Anne (3,303 people, Somerset 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 Princess Anne
| 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 Somerset County right now
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Outage history in Somerset County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 171 | 135 |
| Days with outages | 40 | 43 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,294 (9%) | 2,986 (20.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-16 | 2025-10-01 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (171 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Fruitland 22.6¢
- Pocomoke City 22.6¢
- Salisbury 22.6¢
- Hebron 22.6¢
- Snow Hill 22.6¢
- Crisfield 22.6¢
- Pittsville 22.6¢
- Berlin 22.6¢
- Hurlock 22.6¢
- Ocean Pines 22.6¢
ZIP codes: 21853
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Princess Anne?
Most homes in Princess Anne 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 Princess Anne: Choptank Electric Cooperative (18.47¢).
What is the average electric bill in Princess Anne?
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 Princess Anne, MD?
2 utilities serve Princess Anne'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 Princess Anne?
In 2025, customers in Somerset County averaged 2 hr 15 min without power. Outages hit 43 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-10-01, when 2,986 customers (20.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.