WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Baltimore
Maryland
Maryland
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Baltimore
January
$119February
$132March
$123April
$109lowestMay
$123June
$196July
$295highestAugust
$257September
$151October
$138November
$138December
$135Carbon Emissions
525 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
914 kWh
Baltimore's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Solar, Coal, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 39% of Baltimore's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 39%. Solar provides 10% of the energy in Baltimore. Coal provides 8% of the energy in Baltimore. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Baltimore. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Baltimore.
39%
Nuclear
39%
Natural Gas
10%
Solar
8%
Coal
3%
Hydroelectric
1%
Wind
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
522 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$16,060
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Baltimore can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Baltimore. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
Baltimore Gas and Electric has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service- Electric | Fixed | 5¢ |
| Residential Delivery and Energy Time of Use (Schedule RD) | TOU | 9¢ to 32¢ |
| Residential Optional Time of Use (Schedule RL) | Fixed | 5¢ to 5¢ |
| Residential Service (Schedule R) | Fixed | 14¢ |
| Residential Service (Schedule R) | Fixed | 4¢ |
| Residential Optional Time of Use (Schedule RL) | TOU | 11¢ to 17¢ |
| Residential Electric Vehicle Time-of-Use (Schedule EV) | TOU | 9¢ to 25¢ |
| Residential Delivery and Energy Time of Use (Schedule RD) | TOU | 3¢ to 10¢ |
The price to compare for Baltimore Gas and Electric is 11.11¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 914 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 12 cheapestcheapest 12 months | 11.39¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 20 cheapest 13+ months | 12.29¢ | 20 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 18 | 12.49¢ | 18 months | Choose Plan | |
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