Pepco Outages: Live Status & Outage Map
Pepco doesn't share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed, so we can't show its current outage count. Use its official outage map (linked below) for real-time status.
PowerOutageTracker is independent and not affiliated with Pepco. In an emergency or if you see a downed line, call 911.
How reliable is Pepco?
Form EIA-861 reliability metrics for 2025, by state, compared with each state's average
| State | Customers | Outage time / customer | Outages / customer | Avg. restoration | State average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 608,566 | 1 hr 44 min | 0.74 | 2 hr 20 min | 2 hr 58 min |
| District of Columbia | 352,372 | 50 min | 0.32 | 2 hr 35 min | 50 min |
Outage time = SAIDI, outages = SAIFI, restoration = CAIDI, all including major events, as reported on Form EIA-861 (2025). Storm exposure differs a lot between territories, so one year is not a full verdict.
How Pepco compares in Maryland
Other large utilities serving Maryland, ranked by outage time per customer (2025)
Pepco service area
Counties where Pepco has service territory (EIA-861). Each links to live outage status and history.
District of Columbia
Pepco outage FAQ
Is Pepco having a power outage right now?
Pepco doesn't publish live data to DOE's ODIN feed, so check its official outage map for current conditions.
How do I report a Pepco power outage?
Report outages directly to Pepco through its official outage reporting page (linked on this page). If you see a downed power line, stay at least 35 feet away and call 911.
How reliable is Pepco?
In 2025, the average Pepco customer was without power for about 1 hr 24 min in total (SAIDI, including major events), according to EIA-861. That ranks 35th of 179 large U.S. utilities, where 1st has the least outage time.
What areas does Pepco serve?
Pepco serves about 960,938 customers in Maryland, District of Columbia, with service territory in 3 counties (EIA-861, 2025).
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Pepco Outages: Live Status & Outage Map." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/utilities/pepco