Electricity rates in Silver Spring, MD
Silver Spring (71,452 people, Montgomery County) is served by 2 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 Silver Spring
| 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 |
Power outages in Montgomery County right now
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Outage history in Montgomery County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 94 | 175 |
| Days with outages | 23 | 38 |
| Most customers out at once | 15,801 (4%) | 29,030 (7.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-15 | 2025-06-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (94 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Takoma Park 23.1¢
- Four Corners 23.1¢
- Forest Glen 23.1¢
- Langley Park 23.1¢
- Chevy Chase 23.1¢
- Chillum 23.1¢
- South Kensington 23.1¢
- Adelphi 23.1¢
- Chevy Chase Village 23.1¢
- Kemp Mill 23.1¢
ZIP codes: 20901, 20902, 20903, 20904, 20905, 20906, 20907, 20908, 20910, 20911, 20914, 20915, 20916, 20918, 20993, 20997
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Silver Spring?
Most homes in Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring: Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. (22.13¢).
What is the average electric bill in Silver Spring?
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 Silver Spring, MD?
2 utilities serve Silver Spring's ZIP codes: Potomac Electric Power Co., Baltimore Gas & Electric Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Silver Spring?
In 2025, customers in Montgomery County averaged 2 hr 55 min without power. Outages hit 38 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-19, when 29,030 customers (7.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.