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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
Baltimore, MD Electricity Overview
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:
Electric Companies With Service in Baltimore, Maryland
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APG&E | ENERGY | 14.88 | 127.18 | 3,097 | 460,900 | |
| Agway Energy Services | ENERGY | 16.48 | 121.88 | 71 | 11,700 | |
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 13.00 | 87.81 | 12,859 | 1,672,300 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 10.22 | 102.43 | 98,614 | 10,078,000 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 17.55 | 198.69 | 12,065 | 2,117,200 |
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).
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Electricity Production in Baltimore city, Maryland
Power Plants in Baltimore city, Maryland
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Wheelabrator Baltimore RefuseWheelabrator Environmental Systems (100.00%) | Baltimore | MD | Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste | 288,800 | 337,757,004.4 | 1,169.52 | ||
Domino Sugar BaltimoreAmerican Sugar Refining, Inc. (100.00%) | Baltimore | MD | Natural Gas | 49,606.22 | 12,994,952.63 | 261.96 | ||
PhiladelphiaConstellation Energy (100.00%) | Baltimore | MD | Distillate Fuel Oil | 5,294 | 6,831,637.93 | 1,290.45 | ||
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
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.
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?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baltimore Gas & Electric | 39,939 |
| 2 | WGL Energy | 486 |
| 3 | Inspire Energy | 352 |
| 4 | Clean Choice Energy | 345 |
| 5 | Direct Energy | 325 |
| 6 | XOOM Energy | 124 |
| 7 | Ambit Energy | 103 |
| 8 | Energy Services Providers | 82 |
| 9 | Strategic Energy LLC | 79 |
| 10 | CleanSky Energy | 78 |
How many power plants are within Baltimore city, Maryland?
There are 10 active electricity plants located in Baltimore city, Maryland
