How Choptank Electric Cooperative compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Choptank Electric Cooperative, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easton Utilities Comm | 13.06 | 8,590 | -3.40 | -$367 |
| Choptank Electric Cooperative, Inc (this page) | 16.45 | 50,697 | — | — |
| Delmarva Power | 20.22 | 172,008 | +3.77 | +$407 |
2 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Choptank Electric Cooperative. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Choptank Electric Cooperative customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, while the supply portion is separately shoppable in Maryland (see below).
Where Choptank Electric Cooperative customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Choptank Electric Cooperative premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talbot | Easton Utilities Comm | 13.06 | +$367 |
| Somerset | A & N Electric Coop | 13.69 | +$298 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies. In Maryland you can shop the supply portion regardless of county.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 17.03 | 16.45 | -3.4% |
| Residential customers | 50,392 | 50,697 | +0.6% |
Ownership: Cooperative. Statewide context: Maryland electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Choptank Electric Cooperative bill
Maryland has residential electric supply choice: Choptank Electric Cooperative delivers the power and bills a default supply rate, but you may buy the supply portion from a licensed competitor instead. Compare offers against the price to compare on the state's official shopping site: psc.state.md.us/electricchoice.
Electric and gas choice (BGE, Pepco, Delmarva, Potomac Edison, Washington Gas).
Counties served (MD, EIA-861 2024)
Caroline · Cecil · Dorchester · Kent · Queen Annes · Somerset · Talbot · Wicomico · Worcester
Head-to-head comparisons
Questions people ask
- Is Choptank Electric Cooperative, Inc more expensive than other Maryland utilities?
- Choptank Electric Cooperative, Inc customers paid an average 16.45 cents/kWh in 2024 — 6% below the Maryland volume-weighted average of 17.54 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Choptank Electric Cooperative, Inc?
- You cannot switch the wires company — distribution territory is fixed by address. Maryland does allow supply choice, so you can buy the supply portion of the bill from a licensed competitor via psc.state.md.us/electricchoice if its offer beats the price to compare.
- How many customers does Choptank Electric Cooperative, Inc have?
- 50,697 residential customers in Maryland in 2024 across 9 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: co-op.