How Delmarva Power compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Delmarva Power, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easton Utilities Comm | 13.06 | 8,590 | -7.17 | -$774 |
| Choptank Electric Cooperative, Inc | 16.45 | 50,697 | -3.77 | -$407 |
| Baltimore Gas & Electric (BGE) | 17.91 | 1,025,745 | -2.32 | -$250 |
| Delmarva Power (this page) | 20.22 | 172,008 | — | — |
3 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Delmarva Power. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Delmarva Power 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 Delmarva Power customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Delmarva Power premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talbot | Easton Utilities Comm | 13.06 | +$774 |
| Somerset | A & N Electric Coop | 13.69 | +$705 |
| Caroline | Choptank Electric Cooperative, Inc | 16.45 | +$407 |
| Cecil | Choptank Electric Cooperative, Inc | 16.45 | +$407 |
| Dorchester | Choptank Electric Cooperative, Inc | 16.45 | +$407 |
| Kent | Choptank Electric Cooperative, Inc | 16.45 | +$407 |
| Queen Annes | Choptank Electric Cooperative, Inc | 16.45 | +$407 |
| Wicomico | Choptank Electric Cooperative, Inc | 16.45 | +$407 |
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. Showing the 8 highest-premium counties of 10 served.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 18.40 | 20.22 | +9.9% |
| Residential customers | 169,309 | 172,008 | +1.6% |
Ownership: Investor Owned. Including delivery-only/third-party-supply accounts, Delmarva Power serves 186,368 residential customers in MD. Statewide context: Maryland electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Delmarva Power bill
Maryland has residential electric supply choice: Delmarva Power 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 · Harford · Kent · Queen Annes · Somerset · Talbot · Wicomico · Worcester
Head-to-head comparisons
- Baltimore Gas & Electric (BGE) vs Delmarva Power
- Delmarva Power vs Choptank Electric Cooperative, Inc
Questions people ask
- Is Delmarva Power more expensive than other Maryland utilities?
- Delmarva Power customers paid an average 20.22 cents/kWh in 2024 — 15% above the Maryland volume-weighted average of 17.54 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Delmarva Power?
- 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 Delmarva Power have?
- 172,008 residential customers in Maryland in 2024 across 10 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: investor-owned.