ABOUT US

About Us

Choptank Electric, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative, is a member-owned electric utility with headquarters in Denton, Maryland. It serves over 51,000 residential, commercial and industrial accounts in parts of all nine counties of Maryland's Eastern Shore.

Touchstone Energy is a national alliance of local, consumer-owned electric cooperatives providing high standards of service to customers large and small. More than 640 Touchstone Energy cooperatives in 44 states are delivering energy and energy solutions to more than 16 million customers every day. Touchstone Energy cooperatives serve their members with integrity, accountability, innovation and a longstanding commitment to communities.

Chartered in 1938, Choptank's first 78 miles of line were energized in Caroline County in December of 1939.

Facts About Choptank Electric (2006 data)

5,937 miles of distribution lines
861.2 million kilowatt hours sold
187 employees
Peak System Load:
- Winter, 179 megawatts, February 19, 2006
- Summer, 237 megawatts, August 3, 2006
Average monthly consumption per consumer: 1,153 kilowatts
70 miles by 140 miles in our Service Territory
Real Estate and personal property taxes paid, $1,738,796 (2006)

Choptank Electric Cooperative, Inc., Route 404 & Route 328, Denton, Maryland 21629 Toll Free: 877-892-0001