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Maryland Electricity Cost 2026: 22.07¢/kWh
Maryland residential electricity rates average 22.07 cents per kWh in 2026, +17.2% vs the 18.83¢ US national average. The state operates a deregulated retail market with natural gas/nuclear as the primary generation source.
State Rate
22.07
cents/kWh
Monthly Bill
$190
at 863 kWh
vs National
+17.2%
national avg 18.83¢
Rank (cheapest first)
39/50
YoY change +15.9%
Market Type
Deregulated
Residential customers can shop for a supplier
Primary Generation
Natural Gas/Nuclear
per EIA State Energy Profile
Annual Bill (avg usage)
$2,286
vs national $1,950
Maryland electricity market
Deregulated state. BGE, Pepco, and Delmarva handle delivery; residential customers can shop on the state-run MD Electric Choice portal. Rates run mid-Atlantic-typical, with growing variability driven by PJM capacity market settlements.
Where Maryland residents save
Active shopping can save 5-15% on supply, and EmPower Maryland offers rebates for weatherization, HVAC, and heat-pump conversions. Solar adoption is supported by the state RPS and SREC market.
Primary utilities
- BGE (Baltimore Gas and Electric)
- Pepco
- Delmarva Power
Official Maryland supplier comparison tool
Maryland runs an official, vendor-neutral supplier comparison portal. Use it to see all licensed retail suppliers serving your ZIP code, compare per-kWh supply rates, and check contract terms before signing up.
MD Electric Choice →Maryland bill estimates by usage
| Home Profile | Monthly kWh | Monthly Bill | Annual Bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment | 500 | $110 | $1,324 |
| Small house | 750 | $166 | $1,986 |
| Average household | 863 | $190 | $2,286 |
| Large house | 1200 | $265 | $3,178 |
| Large house + EV | 1500 | $331 | $3,973 |
Estimates use the Maryland state-average rate of 22.07¢/kWh from EIA data. Your actual bill includes delivery charges, customer-service fees, and state/local taxes already blended into this retail rate, plus any locality-specific surcharges not captured at the state-average level.