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Baltimore city, Maryland Electricity Overview

Baltimore city's 19.92% increase in the use of non-renewable fuel sources for electric generation within the past 12 months is a disappointing trend.

The average monthly residential electricity bill in Baltimore city totals $165.97. For comparison, the national average bill is $138.02.

Baltimore city generates 6.51% of their needed electricity and must bring in the remaining 93.49% from neighboring counties.

With a population of 569,931 citizens, Baltimore city is the 5th largest county by population in the state and the 126th largest in the country.

Releasing 1,628,200,504.45 kilograms of CO2 gases, Baltimore city has the 203rd highest pollution level from electricity use of any county in the country.

The 213,740.74 megawatt hours of electricity generated by non-renewable energy ranks Baltimore city at 9th out of 24 counties in the state in non-renewable energy production.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    5,299,671 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    9.3 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    344,947 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    131,206 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    213,741 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.61 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    1,628,200,504 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    2,856.84 kg

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Baltimore Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for January, 2024

18.13¢ per kWh

  • 1.54% lower than last month
  • 10% higher than January last year
  • 8.05% higher than the Maryland average
  • 16.11% higher than the US average
  • 304th in the state out of 525 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 119 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 121 since January last year
  • 20,621st in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 671 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,626 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

16.68¢ per kWh

  • 0.83% higher than last month
  • 19.25% higher than January last year
  • 5.15% higher than the Maryland average
  • 1.73% lower than the US average
  • 303rd in the state out of 525 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 41 since January last year
  • 17,938th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 829 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,714 since January last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$199.47 per month

  • 15.31% higher than last month
  • 27.98% higher than January last year
  • 4.5% lower than the Maryland average
  • 32.13% higher than the US average
  • 224th in the state out of 525 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 43 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 157 since January last year
  • 23,304th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 364 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 7,021 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$140.69 per month

  • 2.65% higher than last month
  • 14.73% higher than January last year
  • 4.32% lower than the Maryland average
  • 6.05% higher than the US average
  • 261st in the state out of 525 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 17,992nd in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,315 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 7,627 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

12.82¢ per kWh

  • 3.37% higher than last month
  • 15.82% lower than January last year
  • 4.08% higher than the Maryland average
  • 3.87% lower than the US average
  • 403rd in the state out of 525 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 187 since January last year
  • 16,159th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,050 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 3,609 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

12.18¢ per kWh

  • 1.62% lower than last month
  • 0.22% higher than January last year
  • 3.2% higher than the Maryland average
  • 13.95% lower than the US average
  • 330th in the state out of 525 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 116 since January last year
  • 12,682nd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 206 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 53 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$1,970.77 per month

  • 17.89% higher than last month
  • 9.65% higher than January last year
  • 2.73% higher than the Maryland average
  • 20.94% higher than the US average
  • 365th in the state out of 525 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 34 since January last year
  • 26,660th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 215 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 179 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$3,851.79 per month

  • 0.38% higher than last month
  • 30.05% higher than January last year
  • 1.36% higher than the Maryland average
  • 135.33% higher than the US average
  • 368th in the state out of 525 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 4 since January last year
  • 26,506th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 35 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

15.65¢ per kWh

  • 2.53% higher than last month
  • 12.45% lower than January last year
  • 11.8% lower than the Maryland average
  • 59.27% higher than the US average
  • 283rd in the state out of 524 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 53 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 101 since January last year
  • 23,004th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 263 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 876 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

15.07¢ per kWh

  • 1.22% lower than last month
  • 1.76% lower than January last year
  • 16.39% lower than the Maryland average
  • 47.4% higher than the US average
  • 385th in the state out of 524 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since January last year
  • 23,398th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 4 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 517 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$2,426.56 per month

  • 13.68% lower than last month
  • 14.71% lower than January last year
  • 50.18% lower than the Maryland average
  • 92.8% lower than the US average
  • 89th in the state out of 524 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 16 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since January last year
  • 6,916th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 463 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,047 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$5,330.87 per month

  • 0.65% lower than last month
  • 11.29% higher than January last year
  • 29.97% lower than the Maryland average
  • 84.42% lower than the US average
  • 91st in the state out of 524 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 7,957th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 10 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,180 since January last year

Baltimore Electricity Production and Emission Data

Average Electricity Production from All Fuel Types for January, 2024

26,559 MWh

  • 17.48% lower than last month
  • 20.81% lower than January last year
  • 67.65% higher than the Maryland average
  • 4.92% lower than the US average
  • 5th in the state out of 64 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since January last year
  • 287th in the US out of 2,734 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 34 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 44 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from All

28,264.02 MWh

  • 1.13% lower than last month
  • 21% higher than January last year
  • 85.17% higher than the Maryland average
  • 9.38% higher than the US average
  • 6th in the state out of 64 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 280th in the US out of 2,734 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 88 since January last year

Average Electricity Emission from All Fuel Types for January, 2024

31,305,286.4 MWh

  • 6.89% lower than last month
  • 10.04% lower than January last year
  • 233.35% higher than the Maryland average
  • 136.48% higher than the US average
  • 4th in the state out of 64 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since January last year
  • 185th in the US out of 2,699 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 14 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 14 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from All

29,567,020.96 MWh

  • 0.23% lower than last month
  • 21.87% higher than January last year
  • 272.77% higher than the Maryland average
  • 150.86% higher than the US average
  • 5th in the state out of 64 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since January last year
  • 193rd in the US out of 2,699 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 49 since January last year

Average Electricity Production from Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste Fuel Types for January, 2024

14,607.24 MWh

  • 4.5% lower than last month
  • 8.5% lower than January last year
  • The same as the Maryland average
  • 73.1% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 1 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 11th in the US out of 47 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste

13,446.52 MWh

  • 0.59% higher than last month
  • 28.33% higher than January last year
  • The same as the Maryland average
  • 61.05% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 1 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 11th in the US out of 47 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 3 since January last year

Average Electricity Production from Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste Fuel Types for January, 2024

11,951.76 MWh

  • 4.49% lower than last month
  • 8.5% lower than January last year
  • The same as the Maryland average
  • 73.11% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 1 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 11th in the US out of 47 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste

11,001.63 MWh

  • 0.59% higher than last month
  • 28.33% higher than January last year
  • The same as the Maryland average
  • 61.04% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 1 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 11th in the US out of 47 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 3 since January last year

Average Electricity Emission from Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste Fuel Types for January, 2024

17,217,671.7 MWh

  • 3.6% lower than last month
  • 6.88% lower than January last year
  • The same as the Maryland average
  • 20.96% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 1 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 14th in the US out of 47 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste

15,712,121.47 MWh

  • 0.5% higher than last month
  • 25.66% higher than January last year
  • The same as the Maryland average
  • 12.33% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 1 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 14th in the US out of 47 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 7 since January last year

Average Electricity Emission from Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste Fuel Types for January, 2024

14,087,614.7 MWh

  • 3.59% lower than last month
  • 6.88% lower than January last year
  • The same as the Maryland average
  • 20.96% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 1 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 14th in the US out of 47 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste

12,855,287.75 MWh

  • 0.5% higher than last month
  • 25.66% higher than January last year
  • The same as the Maryland average
  • 12.32% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 1 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 14th in the US out of 47 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 7 since January last year

Baltimore, MD Electricity Overview

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Baltimore averages a residential electricity price of 19.14 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within the city borders. This is 14.32% more than Maryland's average price of 16.75 cents. The city produces around 0.6 megawatt hours per consumer in the city a year from its power plants, which ranks them as the 31st highest producing city out of 536 cities in the state. The city produces 0 megawatt hours per person from solar power, which is 47th out of 536 cities in the state.

In Baltimore, Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste is 46.08% of the fuel sources utilized in electricity production. Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste and Natural Gas make up the next highest amounts at 37.70% and 14.37%, respectively. Approximately 2,856.94 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 1,628,260,769.15 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the city highest for total emissions in Maryland. Baltimore has 10 power plants, which is the 2nd most out of any city in the state.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Baltimore

Baltimore residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.184/kWh$0.108/kWh$199.47/mo.$80.16/mo.
225th16.65¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Baltimore
161st$140.83Average residential monthly electricity bill for Baltimore Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Baltimore, Maryland

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
APG&EENERGY14.88127.183,097460,900
Agway Energy ServicesENERGY16.48121.887111,700
Alpha Gas and ElectricENERGY13.0087.8112,8591,672,300
Ambit EnergyENERGY10.22102.4398,61410,078,000
American Power & GasENERGY17.55198.6912,0652,117,200

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).

Electricity Production in Baltimore city, Maryland

Power Plants in Baltimore city, Maryland

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Wheelabrator Baltimore RefuseWheelabrator Environmental Systems (100.00%)
Baltimore MD Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste 288,800337,757,004.41,169.52
Domino Sugar BaltimoreAmerican Sugar Refining, Inc. (100.00%)
Baltimore MD Natural Gas 49,606.2212,994,952.63261.96
Baltimore MD Distillate Fuel Oil 5,2946,831,637.931,290.45
IGS Solar I - BWI5CleanCapital Holdings (100.00%)
Baltimore MD Solar 748
Hollins Ferry CSGICFTS MD Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Baltimore city MD Solar 235
CPG - Duke 5300A HolabirdSolar DG MD Holabird Broening ACC, LLC (100.00%)
Baltimore MD Solar 79
CPG - Duke 5300B HolabirdSolar DG MD Holabird Broening ACC, LLC (100.00%)
Baltimore MD Solar 69
CPG - Duke 5900 HolabirdSolar DG MD Holabird AJCFB, LLC (100.00%)
Baltimore MD Solar 56
CPG - Duke 6000 HolabirdSolar DG MD Holabird AJCFB, LLC (100.00%)
Baltimore MD Solar 56
IGS Solar I - BWI2IGS Solar (100.00%)
Baltimore MD Solar 4

Baltimore city, Maryland Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

In Baltimore city, Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste is 46.05% of the fuel sources utilized in electricity production. Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste and Natural Gas make up the next highest amounts at 37.68% and 14.36%, respectively. Approximately 2,856.84 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen are released in the county from electricity consumption, making them the 6th highest polluter in Maryland out of 24 counties. This adds up to total emissions of 1,628,200,504.45 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, making the county the 203rd highest for total pollution in the nation. Baltimore city has 10 power plants, which is 225th highest in the nation.

NON-BIOGENIC MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE
Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste
Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste
Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste
Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste
Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste
46.05%
BIOGENIC MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE
Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste
Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste
Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste
Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste
37.68%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
14.36%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
1.53%
SOLAR
Solar
0.36%
OTHER
Other
0.02%

Baltimore city, Maryland Net Metering

Of the 48 electricity companies in Baltimore city, 4.17% of them report that they offer net metering. Many net metering regulations are enforced at the state level, and Maryland has some of the best regulations for consumers interested in installing solar panels.

Energy Loss

The 2 companies in Baltimore city who report energy loss data had an average of 11.41% of electricity generated lost due to heat dissipation or other causes during transmission. With a United States average energy loss of 2.87%, Baltimore city is ranked as the 2951st best county in the country for energy loss efficiency.

FAQ

How many electric companies offer service in Baltimore city, Maryland?

Baltimore city, Maryland is home to 48 electricity providers offering service in the area.

What electricity company is the largest provider in Baltimore city, Maryland?

The largest electricity company in Baltimore city, Maryland by total revenue is Baltimore Gas & Electric.

Which electricity companies offer service in Baltimore city, Maryland?

How many power plants are within Baltimore city, Maryland?

There are 10 active electricity plants located in Baltimore city, Maryland

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2024-03-12