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Frederick County, MD Energy

Electric utilities, power plants and charging stations in Frederick County, Maryland.

Maryland home electricity
21.41¢/kWh
July 2026
Regular gas, region
$4.31/gal
Central Atlantic (PADD 1B)
EV charging stations
74
245 ports
Electric utilities
2
Serving Frederick County

Electric utilities serving Frederick County

As reported to EIA for 2025. A utility may serve only part of the county. Customers and prices are for its whole Maryland service area

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UtilityCustomers in stateHome priceHome bill
The Potomac Edison CompanyInvestor Owned293,56315.44¢/kWh$172/mo
Thurmont Municipal Light CoMunicipal2,914Not reportedNot reported

EV charging in Frederick County

74 public stations, DC fast first

All 74

Alternative fuel stations

Power plants in Frederick County

86.7 MW of operating capacity

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Electricity rates and gas prices are state or regional averages. Utility service areas come from EIA Form 861 and are listed by county, so a utility listed here may not serve every address in the county.

Frequently asked questions

What electric company serves Frederick County?
The Potomac Edison Company, Thurmont Municipal Light Co report serving Frederick County to EIA. Check your bill or address with the utility to confirm which one serves you.
How many EV charging stations are in Frederick County?
There are 74 public EV charging stations in Frederick County with 245 ports, 22 of them with DC fast charging.
Are there power plants in Frederick County?
Yes. Frederick County has 9 operating power plants with 86.7 MW of capacity. The largest is Fort Detrick Solar PV (21.7 MW, solar).