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Potomac Edison

The electric company for Frederick and western Maryland.

Your state

About 260,000

homes served · EIA, 2025

About $186 a month

average home bill

1 (800) 686-0011firstenergycorp.com (opens firstenergycorp.com in a new tab)

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Potomac Edison · 7 countiesBaltimore and central Maryland: BGEFrederick

Also in 1 more state

Counties Potomac Edison serves, from EIA’s 2025 yearly report. Service areas are approximate.

Frederick
Potomac Edison · 7 counties

Counties Potomac Edison serves, from EIA’s 2025 yearly report. Service areas are approximate.

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Move within Potomac Edison’s area

We’ll stop service at your old place and start it at the new one.

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Stop service

Moving out of Potomac Edison’s area? Stop service on the day you leave.

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Outages

Power out?

Check the map first. If your home isn’t on it, let Potomac Edison know.

See a downed wire? Stay far away from it and call Potomac Edison at 1 (888) 544-4877 right away. If someone is hurt, call 911.

Contact information

Phone
1 (800) 686-0011
Website
firstenergycorp.com (opens firstenergycorp.com in a new tab)
Online
Start or stop on firstenergycorp.com (opens firstenergycorp.com in a new tab)

FAQ

Questions about Potomac Edison

Potomac Edison asks for your Social Security number or a taxpayer ID number when you start service online. It may also ask for a photo ID or proof that you own or rent the home.

Information as of Nov 2, 2026.

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