Potomac Edison (FirstEnergy) electric rates

Updated October 7, 2026 · Source: EIA Form 861 (2024)

Investor-owned utility serving 256,568 homes in Maryland.

Your rate

13.26¢per kWh, average residential rate 19% lower than the U.S. average (16.4¢)

$143average monthly bill$1,722 a year

1,082kWh used per month, average home

+33%rate change since 2020U.S. average: +28%

Maryland is a retail-choice state: this utility's rate case sets the delivery part of your bill. The supply part comes from your chosen supplier or the default service rate.

Estimate your bill

Electricity you use each month (kWh)

It's on your bill, usually near the top. Starting at 1,082 kWh, the average for Potomac Edison (FirstEnergy) homes.

kWh

$143 a month

$12 fixed charge + 12.1¢ × 1,082 kWh

This is an estimate. Uses the EIA average rate with a nominal $12 fixed charge; real tariffs have tiers, time-of-use pricing and riders. Your bill also includes taxes and fuel adjustments that change month to month.

Rate cases

No rate case on file for Potomac Edison (FirstEnergy) right now. We check regulator dockets weekly; last check October 7, 2026. Know of one?

Rate history

Potomac Edison (FirstEnergy)'s average rate is up 33% since 2020, versus +28% for the U.S. average.

Average residential revenue per kWh, EIA-861. Includes delivery and, where the utility sells it, supply.

Rebates for heat pumps, batteries and EV chargers

We haven't found utility-level rebates for Potomac Edison (FirstEnergy) yet. Check Maryland programs or read what's left after the federal credits ended.

About Potomac Edison (FirstEnergy)

Legal name: The Potomac Edison Company (FirstEnergy)
Ownership: Investor Owned
Homes served: 256,568 residential customers (2024)
Grid operator: PJM
Retail choice: Yes — you can pick a supplier for the energy portion
Data: EIA-861 2024, released October 7, 2026; rate cases checked October 7, 2026

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