Baltimore city, Maryland Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Baltimore city, MD is $160.58
- The average electricity rate in Baltimore city, MD is 18.01¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Baltimore city, MD
The average residential electric bill in Baltimore city, MD is $160.58 per month. Baltimore city, MD is the 7th most expensive county in Maryland for electricity.
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Baltimore city, Maryland Electricity Overview
Solar power usage in Baltimore city has gone up by 1207.94% year over year, with 16,310 megawatt hours being produced from solar energy within the last 12 months.
Baltimore city released 1,811,027,813.91 kilograms of CO2 gases from electricity use, which ranks it as the 180th worst polluting county out of 3221 counties in the country.
Baltimore city has a population of 569,931 citizens.
Baltimore city produces 0.4 megawatt hours of electricity per person in the county from non-renewable electricity sources. They are the 829th highest county in the country for non-renewable generation per capita.
Baltimore city produces 16,310 megawatt hours from solar energy, making it 695th out of 3221 counties in the United States for total megawatt hours generated from solar power sources.
Usage of non-renewable fuel sources for electricity production has increased by 3.39% within the last year in Baltimore city.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
5,524,312 MWh
Consumption per Capita
9.69 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
385,222 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
159,101 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
226,121 MWh
Production per Capita
0.68 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,811,027,814 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,177.63 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 6.48% more than Maryland's average price of 18.03 cents. Suppliers operating in the city limits have had an increase in generation from facilities specializing in solar power of about 12,996 megawatt hours, or 1284.19%. The city is ranked 5th in the state in total electricity produced from power generating plants within its borders, with 382,919.6 megawatt hours generated.
In Baltimore, Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste is 45.58% of the fuel sources utilized in electricity production. Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste and Natural Gas make up the next highest amounts at 37.29% and 11.93%, respectively. Approximately 3,178.75 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen are released in the city from electricity consumption, making them the 10th highest polluter in Maryland out of 536 cities. This adds up to total emissions of 1,811,666,526.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the city highest for total emissions in Maryland. Baltimore has 9 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 October 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 | 17.94 | 158.69 | 10,925,308.23 | 1,960,392,090 |
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 | 317,314 | 1 | 370,605,460.6 | 2 | 1,167.95 | 2 | ||
Domino Sugar BaltimoreAmerican Sugar Refining, Inc. (100.00%) | Baltimore | MD | Natural Gas | 49,790.6 | 12 | 12,340,882.78 | 13 | 247.86 | 14 | ||
IGS Solar I - BWI2IGS Solar (100.00%) | Baltimore | MD | Solar | 2,538 | 77 | 2 | 2 | ||||
CPG - Duke 5300A HolabirdSolar DG MD Holabird Broening ACC, LLC (100.00%) | Baltimore | MD | Solar | 2,444 | 82 | 2 | 2 | ||||
CPG - Duke 5300B HolabirdSolar DG MD Holabird Broening ACC, LLC (100.00%) | Baltimore | MD | Solar | 2,432 | 84 | 2 | 2 | ||||
Hollins Ferry CSGICFTS MD Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Baltimore city | MD | Solar | 2,302 | 89 | 2 | 2 | ||||
CPG - Duke 6000 HolabirdSolar DG MD Holabird AJCFB, LLC (100.00%) | Baltimore | MD | Solar | 2,269 | 91 | 2 | 2 | ||||
CPG - Duke 5900 HolabirdSolar DG MD Holabird AJCFB, LLC (100.00%) | Baltimore | MD | Solar | 2,243 | 92 | 2 | 2 | ||||
IGS Solar I - BWI5CleanCapital Holdings (100.00%) | Baltimore | MD | Solar | 2,082 | 94 | 2 | 2 | ||||
PhiladelphiaConstellation Energy (100.00%) | Baltimore | MD | Distillate Fuel Oil | 1,807 | 4 | 2,189,819.4 | 4 | 1,211.85 | 3 |
Baltimore city, Maryland Production Fuel Makeup
In Baltimore city, Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste is 45.30% of the fuel sources utilized in electricity production. Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste and Natural Gas make up the next highest amounts at 37.07% and 11.86%, respectively. Approximately 3,177.63 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 1,811,027,813.91 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, making the county the 180th highest for total pollution in the nation. Baltimore city has 10 power plants, which is 273rd 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 10 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 | 40,815 |
