Electricity rates in Westminster, MD
Westminster (18,670 people, Carroll County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. pay about 22.13¢/kWh, 5% more than the Maryland average.
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Electric companies serving Westminster
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 22.13¢ | $194 | 1.14M | 175 |
| The Potomac Edison Company | Investor-owned utility | 16.47¢ | $184 | 253K | 399 |
Power outages in Carroll County right now
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Outage history in Carroll County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 197 | 380 |
| Days with outages | 56 | 52 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,256 (6%) | 11,791 (16.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-22 | 2025-02-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (197 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- New Windsor 22.1¢
- Hampstead 22.1¢
- Manchester 22.1¢
- Taneytown 22.1¢
- Reisterstown 22.1¢
- Eldersburg 22.1¢
- Sykesville 22.1¢
- Owings Mills 22.1¢
- Mount Airy 22.1¢
- Garrison 22.1¢
ZIP codes: 21157, 21158
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Westminster?
Most homes in Westminster get power from Baltimore Gas & Electric Co., where residential customers pay an average of 22.13¢/kWh including all charges. The Maryland average is 21.03¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Westminster: The Potomac Edison Company (16.47¢).
What is the average electric bill in Westminster?
About $194 a month, based on 878 kWh a month (the average for Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. customers) at 22.13¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Westminster, MD?
2 utilities serve Westminster's ZIP codes: Baltimore Gas & Electric Co., The Potomac Edison Company. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Westminster?
In 2025, customers in Carroll County averaged 6 hr 20 min without power. Outages hit 52 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-16, when 11,791 customers (16.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.