Electricity rates in Trappe, MD
Trappe (1,025 people, Talbot 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 Trappe
| 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 Talbot County right now
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Outage history in Talbot County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 82 | 85 |
| Days with outages | 16 | 31 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,191 (7.5%) | 2,994 (10.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-10 | 2025-08-18 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (82 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Algonquin 22.6¢
- Cambridge 22.6¢
- Easton 22.6¢
- Hurlock 22.6¢
- Saint Michaels 22.6¢
- Federalsburg 22.6¢
- Denton 22.6¢
- Ridgely 22.6¢
- Grasonville 22.6¢
- Chester 22.6¢
ZIP codes: 21673
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Trappe?
Most homes in Trappe 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 Trappe: Choptank Electric Cooperative (18.47¢).
What is the average electric bill in Trappe?
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 Trappe, MD?
2 utilities serve Trappe'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 Trappe?
In 2025, customers in Talbot County averaged 85 min without power. Outages hit 31 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-18, when 2,994 customers (10.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.