Question 1

What is the average electricity rate in Maryland?

Accepted Answer

The average residential electricity rate in Maryland is 35.85¢ per kWh. Commercial customers pay an average of 16.54¢ per kWh and industrial customers pay 14.76¢ per kWh.

Question 2

How much is the average electric bill in Maryland?

Accepted Answer

The average residential electric bill in Maryland is about $312 per month, reflecting average monthly usage of 869 kWh at a residential rate of 35.85¢ per kWh.

Question 3

Is electricity expensive in Maryland?

Accepted Answer

At 35.85¢ per kWh, Maryland's residential electricity rate is 90.4% higher than the U.S. average of 18.83¢ per kWh. That makes it the 50th-cheapest of 51 states and DC ranked by residential price.

Question 4

Can I choose my electricity provider in Maryland?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Maryland has a deregulated electricity market, so you can choose your electricity supplier from competing providers. Your local utility still delivers the power and handles outages — only the company you buy your electricity from changes.