What is the average electricity rate in Salisbury, Maryland?

The average residential electricity rate in Salisbury is approximately 17.42¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $167 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Salisbury?

Natural gas customers in Salisbury pay an average of $95 per month. The rate is approximately $1.56/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Salisbury, Maryland?

Electricity in Salisbury is distributed by Delmarva Power and Choptank Electric Cooperative, Inc. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Salisbury?

Salisbury natural gas service is provided by BGE and Washington Gas (AltaGas). Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.

How do Salisbury electricity rates compare to Maryland averages?

Salisbury's electricity rate of 17.42¢/kWh is below the Maryland state average of 21.77¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.

How do I start or stop utility service in Salisbury?

To start electric service in Salisbury, contact Delmarva Power and Choptank Electric Cooperative, Inc. For gas service, contact BGE and Washington Gas (AltaGas). You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.

Salisbury, Maryland Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Salisbury, Maryland

Salisbury is served by Delmarva Power and Choptank Electric Cooperative, Inc. Utilities covering Wicomico County report an average residential electricity rate of 17.42¢/kWh — below the Maryland state average of 21.77¢/kWh — and a typical monthly electric bill of $167. Natural gas in Salisbury is distributed by BGE.

Compared to the Maryland state average of 21.77¢/kWh/kWh, Salisbury's electricity rate of 17.42¢/kWh is 4.35¢ below the Maryland average. As Maryland is a deregulated market, Salisbury residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers to potentially reduce their supply rate.

Electric Utility in Salisbury

Delmarva Power
Choptank Electric Cooperative, Inc

Natural Gas Utility in Salisbury

BGE
Washington Gas (AltaGas)

Salisbury vs Maryland Energy Rates

Metric	Salisbury	Maryland Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	17.42¢	21.77¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.56	$1.56	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$167	$158	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$95	$95	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Salisbury Residents

As a Maryland city, Salisbury residents can access the following state and local assistance programs:

✅ Maryland LIHEAP
✅ Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP)
✅ Electric Universal Service Program (EUSP)
✅ EmPower Maryland

Energy-Saving Tips for Salisbury Residents

✓ Insulate your attic to at least R-49 to reduce winter heat loss by up to 15%.
✓ Install a programmable thermostat and set it to 68°F while home, 60°F while sleeping or away.
✓ Seal air leaks around windows and doors before the heating season to cut drafts.
✓ Schedule an annual furnace tune-up every fall to maintain peak efficiency.
✓ Use heavy drapes on north-facing windows during winter to reduce cold air infiltration.

FAQ — Gas & Electricity in Salisbury, Maryland

The average residential electricity rate in Salisbury is approximately 17.42¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $167 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Salisbury pay an average of $95 per month. The rate is approximately $1.56/therm per therm.
Electricity in Salisbury is distributed by Delmarva Power and Choptank Electric Cooperative, Inc. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Salisbury natural gas service is provided by BGE and Washington Gas (AltaGas). Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.
Salisbury's electricity rate of 17.42¢/kWh is below the Maryland state average of 21.77¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.
To start electric service in Salisbury, contact Delmarva Power and Choptank Electric Cooperative, Inc. For gas service, contact BGE and Washington Gas (AltaGas). You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.