21.41¢
per kWh, Jul 2026
[ Maryland / MD · Jul 2026 ]
Maryland electricity rates: 21.41¢ per kWh, +13.7% in 12 months
1 PENDING RATE CASE · 8 UTILITIES TRACKED
Average residential rate, all charges, from EIA-861M. Compare your utility below.
+33.6%
3 years
+65.3%
5 years
$184
avg bill · 944 kWh/mo
Pending rate cases in Maryland
- Baltimore Gas & Electric Co asks 4% · filed Jul 2026 · decision Jan 2027
Every utility in Maryland
Ranked by residential customers. Utilities with a page have a link; small co-ops and municipals are listed for completeness.
| Utility | ¢/kWh | 1-yr | Customers | Rate case |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Gas & Electric Co | 20.19¢ | +12.7% | 1,220,644 | Pending 4% |
| Potomac Electric Power Co | 21.74¢ | +8.3% | 558,809 | In effect 5.85% |
| The Potomac Edison Company | 15.44¢ | +11.6% | 258,523 | — |
| Delmarva Power | 21.81¢ | +7.9% | 187,814 | — |
| Southern Maryland Elec Coop | 16.43¢ | +10.7% | 163,451 | — |
| Choptank Electric Cooperative | 17.11¢ | +4.0% | 50,981 | — |
| Hagerstown Light Department | 11.23¢ | +44.5% | 14,878 | — |
| Easton Utilities Comm | 15.18¢ | +16.2% | 8,884 | — |
Maryland vs the US
18.31¢
US average, Jul 2026
+16.9%
MD vs US
+4.9%
US 12-month change
+13.7%
MD 12-month change
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Estimated at the Maryland average residential rate (21.41¢/kWh, EIA, all charges included). Your tariff, fees and taxes differ.
Who decides rates in Maryland
Investor-owned utilities file rate cases with the Maryland Public Service Commission. Municipal utilities and co-ops set rates through their own boards and are usually outside the commission's reach.
Sources
- EIA-861M sales and revenue, through Jul 2026 (released 2026-09-24)
- EIA-861 annual, 2025 final (released 2026-10-07)
- Maryland Public Service Commission dockets for the cases listed