Electricity rates in Solomons, MD
Solomons (2,368 people, Calvert County) is served by Southern Maryland Electric Co-op. Homes on Southern Maryland Electric Co-op pay about 18.48¢/kWh, 12% less than the Maryland average.
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Electric companies serving Solomons
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Maryland Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 18.48¢ | $216 | 163K | 173 |
Power outages in Calvert County right now
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Outage history in Calvert County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 205 | 315 |
| Days with outages | 63 | 57 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,044 (10.2%) | 8,498 (21.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-10 | 2025-05-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (205 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Drum Point 18.5¢
- Lusby 18.5¢
- Chesapeake Ranch Estates 18.5¢
- Chesapeake Ranch Estates-Drum Point 18.5¢
- California 18.5¢
- Lexington Park 18.5¢
- Long Beach 18.5¢
- Leonardtown 18.5¢
- Prince Frederick 18.5¢
- Golden Beach 18.5¢
ZIP codes: 20688
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Solomons?
Most homes in Solomons get power from Southern Maryland Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 18.48¢/kWh including all charges. The Maryland average is 21.03¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Solomons?
About $216 a month, based on 1,171 kWh a month (the average for Southern Maryland Electric Co-op customers) at 18.48¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Solomons, MD?
Southern Maryland Electric Co-op serves Solomons.
How often does the power go out in Solomons?
In 2025, customers in Calvert County averaged 5 hr 15 min without power. Outages hit 57 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-17, when 8,498 customers (21.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.