Residential electricity prices in 21705 in April 2025 averaged approximately 19.08 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 9% more than the national average rate of 17.45 ¢/kWh (April 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 21705 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from March 2024 to March 2025 - residential electricity prices in 21705 increased approximately 5%, from 18.09 ¢/kWh to 18.95 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 21705 in April 2025 averaged 19.52 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 34% more than the national average rate of 14.57 $/Mcf (April 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Frederick natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 21705 (Frederick, MD) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Frederick (Maryland) increased approximately 30%, from 14.13 $/Mcf (March 2024) to 18.30 $/Mcf (March 2025). [2]
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The ZIP code of 21705 (Frederick, MD) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.92 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Frederick values to both low and high values in the U.S. overall: [3]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Frederick solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Frederick levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
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The ZIP code 21705 is associated with the city of Frederick, MD in Frederick County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 21705, or for other information related to utilities in Maryland, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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