Baltimore city, Maryland Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Baltimore city, MD is $160.96
- The average electricity rate in Baltimore city, MD is 18.29¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Baltimore city, MD
The average residential electric bill in Baltimore city, MD is $160.96 per month. Baltimore city, MD is the 7th most expensive county in Maryland for electricity.
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Baltimore city, Maryland Electricity Overview
Baltimore city has experienced a reduction of 7.87% in the use of non-renewable fuel sources for electricity generation over the past 12 months.
On average, Baltimore city residents are accountable for 3,192.73 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, while the statewide average pollution per person is 2,954.97.
Baltimore city comes in as the 179th highest pollution level from electricity use in the country, releasing 1,819,638,262.63 kilograms of CO2 gases.
The largest electricity company in Baltimore city by megawatt hours sold is Baltimore Gas & Electric.
As the 591st highest county in the nation for non-renewable generation per capita, Baltimore city generates 0.37 megawatt hours per person a year.
The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Baltimore city is 18.29 cents. This rate is approximately 9.31% above the nationwide average rate of 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
5,509,168 MWh
Consumption per Capita
9.67 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
339,050 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
129,539 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
209,511 MWh
Production per Capita
0.59 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,819,638,263 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,192.73 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Baltimore
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Rates and Production Categories
Baltimore Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
20.19¢ per kWh
- 0.92% lower than last month
- 6.05% higher than November last year
- 9.61% higher than the Maryland average
- 18.55% higher than the US average
- 327th in the state out of 536 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 27 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 90 since November last year
- 27,241st in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 72 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 525 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
19.2¢ per kWh
- 0.5% higher than last month
- 9.6% higher than November last year
- 7.78% higher than the Maryland average
- 16.39% higher than the US average
- 340th in the state out of 536 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 46 since November last year
- 26,486th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 12 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,187 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$147.94 per month
- 14.12% higher than last month
- 3.17% lower than November last year
- 6.24% higher than the Maryland average
- 25.12% higher than the US average
- 395th in the state out of 536 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 91 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 150 since November last year
- 28,037th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 6,926 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 41 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$164.13 per month
- 0.25% lower than last month
- 11.73% higher than November last year
- 0.24% higher than the Maryland average
- 15.39% higher than the US average
- 262nd in the state out of 536 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since November last year
- 25,105th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 199 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,906 since November last year
Baltimore, MD Electricity Overview
Baltimore averages a residential electricity price of 19.20 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within the city borders. This is 5.15% more than Maryland's average price of 18.26 cents. The city had a 8.34% decline in the use of renewable fuels, such as solar or wind energy, compared to fossil fuel sources, such as coal or oil. Baltimore consumers consume 1624.88% of the electricity generated within the city limits and the city must use megawatt hours produced in rural areas or other nearby municipalities to account for the difference.
In Baltimore, Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste is 46.70% of the fuel sources utilized in electricity production. Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste and Natural Gas make up the next highest amounts at 38.21% and 13.89%, respectively. Approximately 3,192.73 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen are released in the city from electricity consumption, making them the 9th highest polluter in Maryland out of 536 cities. This adds up to total emissions of 1,819,638,262.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the city highest for total emissions in Maryland. Baltimore has 2 power plants, which is the most out of any city in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Baltimore
Baltimore residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Baltimore, Maryland
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Gas & Electric | BUNDLED | 18.18 | 161.44 | 11,177,513.44 | 2,031,805,400 |
Zips with electric coverage in Baltimore, Maryland include: 21234, 21222, 21215, 21207, 21206, 21228, 21218, 21224, 21229, 21236, 21208 and 20 other zip code(s).
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Baltimore city, Maryland Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Baltimore city, Maryland
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Production State Rank | Emission (kg) | Emission State Rank | Emissions per MWh | Emissions per MWh State Rank | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Wheelabrator Baltimore RefuseWheelabrator Environmental Systems (100.00%) | Baltimore | MD | Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste | 287,867 | 2 | 338,080,349.9 | 2 | 1,174.43 | 2 | ||
Domino Sugar BaltimoreAmerican Sugar Refining, Inc. (100.00%) | Baltimore | MD | Natural Gas | 51,183.03 | 10 | 12,705,511.1 | 10 | 248.24 | 11 |
Baltimore city, Maryland Production Fuel Makeup
In Baltimore city, Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste is 46.70% of the fuel sources utilized in electricity production. Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste and Natural Gas make up the next highest amounts at 38.21% and 13.89%, respectively. Approximately 3,192.73 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen are released in the county from electricity consumption, making them the 7th highest polluter in Maryland out of 24 counties. This adds up to total emissions of 1,819,638,262.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, making the county the 179th highest for total pollution in the nation. Baltimore city has 2 power plants, which is 355th highest in the nation.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Baltimore city, Maryland?
By total revenue, Baltimore Gas & Electric is the largest electricity supplier in Baltimore city, Maryland.
How many power plants are within Baltimore city, Maryland?
There are 2 power plants located in Baltimore city, Maryland
Which electricity companies offer service in Baltimore city, Maryland?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baltimore Gas & Electric | 41,527 |
