Town of Berlin electricity rates
Municipal utility · Maryland
Town of Berlin is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 2,756 homes in Maryland. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.06¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 22% 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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Town of Berlin bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $70.30 | $54.06 |
| 1,000 kWh | $140.60 | $96.38 |
| 1,500 kWh | $210.90 | $138.71 |
| 2,000 kWh | $281.20 | $181.04 |
*Classification #1 Residential Service (effective 2012-11-28, $4.60/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.
Town of Berlin residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classification #1 Residential Service | 2012-11-28 | $4.60 | 9.89¢ first 500 kWh, 8.46¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Town of Berlin rate history
2015–2025: +3% change in the average residential rate (12.69¢ → 13.02¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Town of Berlin | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 128 | 178 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 2.09 | 0.96 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 61 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 128 | 79 | 121 |
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 Town of Berlin's counties, customers averaged 7 hr 2 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester | 422 | 46 | 20,909 | 2025-01-29 |
Town of Berlin service area
Town of Berlin serves Worcester County in Maryland.
Worcester
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 96% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Town of Berlin at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $6,487,900 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 49,826 MWh |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 1615 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Town of Berlin's electricity rate?
Town of Berlin residential customers pay an average of 14.06¢ 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 33% below the Maryland average of 21.03¢ and 22% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Town of Berlin electric bill?
About $212 a month. The average Town of Berlin home uses 1,507 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $141.
How many customers does Town of Berlin have?
Town of Berlin serves 2,756 residential customers in Maryland, across 1 county.
How reliable is Town of Berlin?
In 2019, the average Town of Berlin customer was without power for 2 hr 8 min (SAIDI) over 2.09 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 2 hr 8 min. The Maryland average was 2 hr 58 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
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 Town of Berlin before making decisions.