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
$374highestFebruary
$323March
$190April
$174May
$172lowestJune
$179July
$217August
$183September
$180October
$183November
$216December
$299Carbon Emissions
845 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,115 kWh
Baltimore's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Solar, Petroleum, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 41% of Baltimore's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 30%. Coal provides 13% of the energy in Baltimore. Solar provides 8% of the energy in Baltimore. Petroleum provides 4% of the energy in Baltimore. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Baltimore. Wind provides 2% of the energy in Baltimore.
41%
Natural Gas
30%
Nuclear
13%
Coal
8%
Solar
4%
Petroleum
3%
Hydroelectric
2%
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 Electric Vehicle Time-of-Use - Electric | TOU | 6¢ |
| Residential Optional Time of Use - Electric | TOU | 6¢ |
| Residential Delivery and Energy Time of Use (Schedule RD) | TOU | 3¢ to 10¢ |
| Residential Service- Electric | Fixed | 6¢ |
| Residential Service (Schedule R) | Fixed | 4¢ |
| Residential Delivery and Energy Time of Use - Electric | TOU | 4¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential Optional Time of Use (Schedule RL) | TOU | 11¢ to 17¢ |
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