Howard County, Maryland Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Howard County, MD is $160.93
- The average electricity rate in Howard County, MD is 17.82¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Howard County, MD
The average residential electric bill in Howard County, MD is $160.93 per month. Howard County, MD is the 6th most expensive county in Maryland for electricity.
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Howard County, Maryland Electricity Overview
The US national average residential price per kilowatt hour sits at 16.73 cents, while residents of Howard County pay an average rate of 6.51% above the national average at 17.82 cents per kilowatt hour.
When calculating by number of customers, Baltimore Gas & Electric is the largest provider in Howard County.
Howard County emits 2,746.26 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases. It is the 2412th highest polluting county in the US by per capita emissions.
During the previous year, Howard County saw a 14.22% rise in CO2 emissions per capita.
Howard County has no power generation sources and must import all of the electricity sold in the county.
Howard County released 921,125,372.38 kilograms of CO2 gases due to electricity use, which ranks it as the 376th highest polluting county out of 3221 counties in the US.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
3,242,209 MWh
Consumption per Capita
9.67 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
921,125,372 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,746.26 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Columbia CDP
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Rates and Production Categories
Columbia CDP 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
- 344th in the state out of 536 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 20 since November last year
- 27,258th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 48 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 595 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
- 428th in the state out of 536 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 124 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 183 since November last year
- 28,070th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 6,959 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 8 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$164.13 per month
- 0.25% lower than last month
- 11.73% higher than November last year
- 0.24% higher than the Maryland average
- 15.39% higher than the US average
- 262nd in the state out of 536 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since November last year
- 25,105th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 199 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,906 since November last year
Columbia CDP, MD Electricity Overview
On average, residents who call Columbia CDP home are billed a residential electricity price of 19.20 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.15% higher than the average state rate of 18.26 cents. The city experiences an average of 0.64 electrical outages per customer per year. These outages go on for an average of 57.26 minutes. In contrast, the national average is 1.44 outages per customer and 123.49 minutes per outage. With an estimated 16,143 total residential customers, Baltimore Gas & Electric is the largest supplier in the city.
Columbia CDP is the 4th highest ranked city in the state out of 536 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 279,387,881.24 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More importantly, the city averages 2,746.26 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 449th worst in the state in this category. All of the 983,399.13 megawatt hours of electricity used in Columbia CDP must be sourced from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Columbia CDP
Columbia CDP residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Columbia CDP, Maryland
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Gas & Electric | BUNDLED | 18.18 | 161.44 | 11,177,513.44 | 2,031,805,400 |
Zips with electric coverage in Columbia CDP, Maryland include: 21043, 21044, 21042, 21045, 21075, 21046, 21029
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Ellicott City CDP, MD Electricity Overview
On average, residents who call Ellicott City CDP home are billed a residential electricity price of 19.20 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.15% higher than the average state rate of 18.26 cents. The city experiences an average of 0.64 electrical outages per customer per year. These outages go on for an average of 57.26 minutes. In contrast, the national average is 1.44 outages per customer and 123.49 minutes per outage. With an estimated 15,126 total residential customers, Baltimore Gas & Electric is the largest supplier in the city.
Ellicott City CDP is the 9th highest ranked city in the state out of 536 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 201,133,239.96 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More importantly, the city averages 2,746.26 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 449th worst in the state in this category. All of the 707,955.73 megawatt hours of electricity used in Ellicott City CDP must be sourced from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ellicott City CDP
Ellicott City CDP residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Ellicott City CDP, Maryland
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Gas & Electric | BUNDLED | 18.18 | 161.44 | 11,177,513.44 | 2,031,805,400 |
Zips with electric coverage in Ellicott City CDP, Maryland include: 21043, 21042, 21045, 21163, 21104
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Ilchester CDP, MD Electricity Overview
On average, residents who call Ilchester CDP home are billed a residential electricity price of 19.20 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.15% higher than the average state rate of 18.26 cents. The city experiences an average of 0.64 electrical outages per customer per year. These outages go on for an average of 57.26 minutes. In contrast, the national average is 1.44 outages per customer and 123.49 minutes per outage. With an estimated 5,426 total residential customers, Baltimore Gas & Electric is the largest supplier in the city.
Ilchester CDP is the 49th highest ranked city in the state out of 536 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 75,557,815.25 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More importantly, the city averages 2,746.26 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 449th worst in the state in this category. All of the 265,951.01 megawatt hours of electricity used in Ilchester CDP must be sourced from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ilchester CDP
Ilchester CDP residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Ilchester CDP, Maryland
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Gas & Electric | BUNDLED | 18.18 | 161.44 | 11,177,513.44 | 2,031,805,400 |
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FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Howard County, Maryland?
By total megawatt hours sold, Baltimore Gas & Electric is the largest electricity supplier in Howard County, Maryland.
How many electric companies offer service in Howard County, Maryland?
There are 2 electricity suppliers operating in Howard County, Maryland.
What electricity companies offer service in Howard County, Maryland?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baltimore Gas & Electric | 111,181 |
| 2 | Potomac Edison | 3,227 |
