Thurmont Municipal Light Co. electricity rates
Municipal utility · Maryland
Thurmont Municipal Light Co. is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 2,914 homes in Maryland. Its residential customers pay an average of 11.44¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 36% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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Thurmont Municipal Light Co. bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $57.20 | $25.32 |
| 1,000 kWh | $114.40 | $47.64 |
| 1,500 kWh | $171.60 | $69.96 |
| 2,000 kWh | $228.80 | $92.28 |
*RESIDENTIAL SERVICE (effective 2011-06-01, $3.00/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
Thurmont Municipal Light Co. residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE | 2011-06-01 | $3.00 | 4.46¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - ALL ELECTRIC | 2011-06-01 | $3.00 | 4.46¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Thurmont Municipal Light Co. rate history
2015–2025: +33% change in the average residential rate (7.98¢ → 10.60¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Thurmont Municipal Light Co. doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across Thurmont Municipal Light Co.'s counties, customers averaged 2 hr 53 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick | 173 | 44 | 4,749 | 2025-07-25 |
Thurmont Municipal Light Co. service area
Thurmont Municipal Light Co. serves Frederick County in Maryland.
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Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Thurmont Municipal Light Co. at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $7,722,100 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 72,866 MWh |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 18901 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Thurmont Municipal Light Co.'s electricity rate?
Thurmont Municipal Light Co. residential customers pay an average of 11.44¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 46% below the Maryland average of 21.03¢ and 36% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Thurmont Municipal Light Co. electric bill?
About $238 a month. The average Thurmont Municipal Light Co. home uses 2,084 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $114.
How many customers does Thurmont Municipal Light Co. have?
Thurmont Municipal Light Co. serves 2,914 residential customers in Maryland, across 1 county.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with Thurmont Municipal Light Co. before making decisions.