Compare Greensboro, MD electricity rates and plans (April 2026)

Greensboro electricity rates vary, but the average residential rate is around 16.78 cents per kWh, with a monthly bill averaging $170.79.

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Brogan Woodburn

Last updated: Apr 1, 2025

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What to know about electricity rates in Greensboro, MD

Greensboro residents pay 16.78 cents per kWh while the average national rate is 16.77 cents
The cheapest electricity rate is 15.79 cents per kWh for Greensboro residents
You can shop rates from 2 available providers in Greensboro

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Best Greensboro, MD electricity rates

In the city of Greensboro, you can find electricity rates that range from 15.79 cents to 22.82 cents per kWh. The best electricity plans in Greensboro for you depend on how much power you use and when you use it. Comparing companies is the best way to find better rates. Below are some rates from popular electric companies in Greensboro.

What is the cheapest electricity company in Greensboro, MD?

Provider	Service	Rate (c/kWh)
Choptank Electric Cooperative	Bundled	16.37
Delmarva Power	Bundled	21.58

Because Maryland has a deregulated electricity market, Greensboro residents have the flexibility to shop around for a cheaper electricity bill. Many states don't offer this choice. If you're looking to reduce your energy bill, consider switching to a different provider or plan. Greensboro electricity providers offer different types of plans for residents and businesses to satisfy a range of needs.

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Average cost of electricity in Greensboro, Maryland

According to our data, the average electricity rate in Greensboro is 16.78 cents per kWh. This equates to an average residential bill of $170.79 per month. Our data also shows the average resident in Greensboro uses 1018 kWh per month. Below, you can see how Greensboro's electricity rates compare to the averages in Maryland and the United States.

	Rate	Usage	Bill
Greensboro Average	16.78c	1018 kWh	$170.79
Maryland Average	19.29c	904 kWh	$174.41
United States Average	16.77c	1019 kWh	$170.79

Since the average price is 16.78 cents per kWh or $170.79 per month for residential electricity, prices lower than these can be considered affordable. Electricity rates in Greensboro, Maryland depend on your home size and usage, so the kWh rate is more useful when comparing your rate to the average.

Best electricity plans

We've analyzed the prices, terms, and conditions of popular Greensboro electricity plans. Below are our picks for the best residential plans in the state.

Provider	Contract Term	Rate	Plan
	12 months	8.35¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	8.69¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	8.80¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	9.09¢/kWh	See Plan
	18 months	9.19¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	9.20¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	9.39¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	9.65¢/kWh	See Plan
	36 months	9.68¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	9.90¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	10.05¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	10.09¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	10.10¢/kWh	See Plan
	18 months	10.29¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	10.30¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	10.35¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	10.42¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	10.49¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	10.49¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	10.50¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	10.59¢/kWh	See Plan
	18 months	10.69¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	10.79¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	10.80¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	10.80¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	10.89¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	10.99¢/kWh	See Plan
	36 months	10.99¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	11.30¢/kWh	See Plan
	36 months	11.39¢/kWh	See Plan
	36 months	11.59¢/kWh	See Plan
	36 months	11.89¢/kWh	See Plan
	36 months	12.39¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	12.49¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	12.59¢/kWh	See Plan
	36 months	13.39¢/kWh	See Plan
	36 months	13.89¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	13.99¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	14.09¢/kWh	See Plan
	36 months	16.09¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	16.29¢/kWh	See Plan
	36 months	17.59¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	17.79¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	68.0¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	68.9¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	69.8¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	70.3¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	77.0¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	77.9¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	78.8¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	79.3¢/kWh	See Plan
	36 months	97.9¢/kWh	See Plan
	36 months	$1.13/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	$1.20/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	$1.35/kWh	See Plan
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Compare Greensboro electricity providers

There are 2 electricity providers in Greensboro, MD. While some providers only serve specific areas, you have multiple options for electricity wherever you are. Different providers can offer different specials, plan types, and sales throughout the year. However, always read the fine print of the energy plans you consider to avoid hidden penalties.

Residential Electricity Providers in Greensboro

Provider	Service Type	Rate (c/kWh)	Bill
Choptank Electric Cooperative	Bundled	16.37	$207.18
Delmarva Power	Bundled	21.58	$207.53

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Business electricity rates in Greensboro, MD

Commercial rates are typically cheaper than residential rates in Greensboro, Maryland because businesses consume a lot of energy. This means they get a volume discount on electricity. Think about how much power a corner store might use to run HVAC, refrigeration, security systems, lighting, and computers. It adds up. Our data shows the average business in Greensboro pays 23.54 cents per kWh for electricity and has an average bill of $570.41 per month. They also use 2423 kWh per month, which is a big increase from the residential average of 1018 kWh.

	Rate	Usage	Bill
Greensboro Average	23.54c	2423 kWh	$570.41
Maryland Average	16.60c	3439 kWh	$570.67
United States Average	12.35c	4619 kWh	$570.41

Finding ways to reduce overhead costs is essential as a business owner. You have the opportunity to do that in a deregulated electricity market. Even reducing your electricity by one or two cents per kWh can make a huge difference when you have a high monthly bill. Compare commercial electricity rates to find the plan that makes the most sense for your business.

Best commercial electricity plans

Below are the top commercial electricity plans in Greensboro, Maryland.

Provider	Contract Term	Rate	Plan
	3 months	6.718¢/kWh	See Plan
	4 months	6.759¢/kWh	See Plan
	2 months	6.922¢/kWh	See Plan
	3 months	6.969¢/kWh	See Plan
	4 months	7.013¢/kWh	See Plan
	3 months	7.019¢/kWh	See Plan
	5 months	7.068¢/kWh	See Plan
	4 months	7.071¢/kWh	See Plan
	1 months	7.139¢/kWh	See Plan
	2 months	7.141¢/kWh	See Plan
	2 months	7.158¢/kWh	See Plan
	5 months	7.300¢/kWh	See Plan
	1 months	7.321¢/kWh	See Plan
	1 months	7.332¢/kWh	See Plan
	5 months	7.341¢/kWh	See Plan
	16 months	7.741¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	7.752¢/kWh	See Plan
	3 months	7.757¢/kWh	See Plan
	3 months	7.759¢/kWh	See Plan
	15 months	7.769¢/kWh	See Plan
	4 months	7.771¢/kWh	See Plan
	4 months	7.781¢/kWh	See Plan
	17 months	7.782¢/kWh	See Plan
	11 months	7.786¢/kWh	See Plan
	6 months	7.812¢/kWh	See Plan
	14 months	7.830¢/kWh	See Plan
	10 months	7.844¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	7.855¢/kWh	See Plan
	13 months	7.865¢/kWh	See Plan
	2 months	7.878¢/kWh	See Plan
	2 months	7.908¢/kWh	See Plan
	9 months	7.921¢/kWh	See Plan
	16 months	7.926¢/kWh	See Plan
	11 months	7.928¢/kWh	See Plan
	3 months	7.930¢/kWh	See Plan
	4 months	7.935¢/kWh	See Plan
	15 months	7.942¢/kWh	See Plan
	18 months	7.945¢/kWh	See Plan
	18 months	7.952¢/kWh	See Plan
	17 months	7.962¢/kWh	See Plan
	4 months	7.969¢/kWh	See Plan
	23 months	7.983¢/kWh	See Plan
	22 months	7.985¢/kWh	See Plan
	14 months	7.988¢/kWh	See Plan
	10 months	7.997¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	8.000¢/kWh	See Plan
	21 months	8.013¢/kWh	See Plan
	13 months	8.016¢/kWh	See Plan
	4 months	8.020¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	8.023¢/kWh	See Plan
	1 months	8.026¢/kWh	See Plan
	3 months	8.026¢/kWh	See Plan
	6 months	8.034¢/kWh	See Plan
	5 months	8.037¢/kWh	See Plan
	16 months	8.038¢/kWh	See Plan
	8 months	8.048¢/kWh	See Plan
	11 months	8.048¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	8.049¢/kWh	See Plan
	1 months	8.050¢/kWh	See Plan
	15 months	8.056¢/kWh	See Plan
	20 months	8.056¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	8.059¢/kWh	See Plan
	5 months	8.059¢/kWh	See Plan
	28 months	8.059¢/kWh	See Plan
	3 months	8.060¢/kWh	See Plan
	27 months	8.067¢/kWh	See Plan
	19 months	8.071¢/kWh	See Plan
	17 months	8.076¢/kWh	See Plan
	26 months	8.089¢/kWh	See Plan
	25 months	8.090¢/kWh	See Plan
	29 months	8.096¢/kWh	See Plan
	2 months	8.099¢/kWh	See Plan
	6 months	8.099¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	8.106¢/kWh	See Plan
	9 months	8.107¢/kWh	See Plan
	14 months	8.107¢/kWh	See Plan
	10 months	8.117¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	8.118¢/kWh	See Plan
	7 months	8.126¢/kWh	See Plan
	18 months	8.126¢/kWh	See Plan
	23 months	8.128¢/kWh	See Plan
	22 months	8.133¢/kWh	See Plan
	12 months	8.135¢/kWh	See Plan
	13 months	8.145¢/kWh	See Plan
	21 months	8.171¢/kWh	See Plan
	9 months	8.181¢/kWh	See Plan
	5 months	8.188¢/kWh	See Plan
	2 months	8.193¢/kWh	See Plan
	24 months	8.195¢/kWh	See Plan
	5 months	8.196¢/kWh	See Plan
	30 months	8.200¢/kWh	See Plan
	18 months	8.227¢/kWh	See Plan
	20 months	8.229¢/kWh	See Plan
	27 months	8.229¢/kWh	See Plan
	28 months	8.229¢/kWh	See Plan
	18 months	8.231¢/kWh	See Plan
	25 months	8.239¢/kWh	See Plan
	18 months	8.241¢/kWh	See Plan
	6 months	8.242¢/kWh	See Plan
	26 months	8.242¢/kWh	See Plan
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How to switch your Greensboro electricity provider

Since Maryland's Electric Customer Choice and Competition Act passed in 1999, residents have gained the power to choose their electricity supplier rather than being locked into their local utility company.

Switching your electricity provider involves five straightforward steps:

Compare rates from multiple suppliers using resources like MD Electric Choice website
Select a plan that matches your needs (fixed-rate, variable-rate, or renewable)
Enroll with your chosen supplier, who'll manage the change
Review and confirm the written agreement from your supplier
Wait 1-2 billing cycles for plan activation

You'll need to provide at least 72 hours notice for any service changes, and your local utility company will continue handling power distribution and infrastructure.

Best time to switch electric companies in Greensboro, Maryland?

Timing your switch to a new energy provider in Greensboro can considerably impact your potential savings and service experience.

Your best opportunities to switch include:

Before peak seasons (summer/winter) to lock in better rates
During your contract renewal period to avoid rate increases
When market prices show favorable trends
Outside extreme weather periods when rates tend to spike

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Greensboro's deregulated electricity market

The state's 1999 Electric Customer Choice and Competition Act divided the electricity industry into three segments:

Generation: Multiple companies compete to produce power
Transmission: High-voltage lines regulated by federal authorities
Distribution: Local utilities maintain power lines to your home

Under this system, you can choose your electricity supplier while your local utility continues delivering power through their infrastructure.

When you don't select a retail supplier, you'll receive Standard Offer Service (SOS) from your utility at regulated rates.

Types of electricity plans in Greensboro, MD

You have four main types of plans when choosing an electricity plan in Greensboro's deregulated market.

Fixed-rate plans offer stable pricing throughout your contract term, making budgeting easier and typically providing the most cost-effective option.

Variable-rate plans allow suppliers to adjust prices at their discretion, offering flexibility but less predictability.

If you prefer to manage costs upfront, prepaid plans let you purchase electricity in advance, though you'll need to monitor usage carefully.

For environmentally conscious consumers, renewable energy plans match your usage with Renewable Energy Certificates, with options ranging from 25% to 100% clean energy sources.

Compare Greensboro electricity rates

Compare Greensboro electricity rates to save money and avoid overpaying in the deregulated market. Bills can vary greatly, with rates between 16 to 23 cents per kWh across different providers and plan structures. Take the time to read the fine print and do the math to figure out which is your best option.

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Greensboro, MD electricity rate FAQs

What is a good rate per kWh in Greensboro?

In Greensboro, Maryland, a good electricity rate falls between 16 cents to 18 cents per kWh. Tired of high bills? Shop during spring and fall to lock in lower prices before HVAC use spikes in the summer or winter.

What are electric rates in Greensboro today?

Greensboro electricity rates currently average 16.78 cents per kWh, but you'll likely pay between 15 to 19 cents depending on your provider, location, and plan type.

Why is electricity so expensive in Greensboro, MD right now?

Your Greensboro electricity costs can rise due to power plant closures and grid challenges. Customers pay extra because of PJM auction price spikes, transmission limitations, and clean energy program fees.

Will electricity get cheaper in the future?

Electricity rates fluctuate due to energy demand, fuel costs, grid infrastructure, and regulatory policies. While short-term declines may occur, long-term trends often show increases due to inflation, grid modernization, and shifts to renewable energy.