Electricity rates in Baltimore, MD
Baltimore (585,708 people, Anne Arundel County) is served by Baltimore Gas & Electric Co.. Homes on Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. pay about 22.13¢/kWh, 5% more than the Maryland average.
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Electric companies serving Baltimore
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 22.13¢ | $194 | 1.14M | 175 |
Power outages in Anne Arundel County right now
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Outage history in Anne Arundel County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 143 | 267 |
| Days with outages | 32 | 28 |
| Most customers out at once | 13,045 (5.1%) | 33,137 (13.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-10 | 2025-06-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (143 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Fells Point 22.1¢
- Butcher's Hill 22.1¢
- South Baltimore 22.1¢
- Charles Village 22.1¢
- Westport 22.1¢
- Highlandtown 22.1¢
- Canton 22.1¢
- Waverly 22.1¢
- Cherry Hill 22.1¢
- Lakeland 22.1¢
ZIP codes: 21201, 21202, 21203, 21205, 21206, 21209, 21210, 21211, 21212, 21213, 21214, 21215, 21216, 21217, 21218, 21223, 21224, 21229, 21230, 21231, 21233, 21235, 21239, 21240, 21241, 21250, 21251, 21263, 21264, 21270, 21273, 21275, 21278, 21279, 21280, 21281, 21287, 21288, 21289, 21290
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Baltimore?
Most homes in Baltimore get power from Baltimore Gas & Electric Co., where residential customers pay an average of 22.13¢/kWh including all charges. The Maryland average is 21.03¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Baltimore?
About $194 a month, based on 878 kWh a month (the average for Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. customers) at 22.13¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Baltimore, MD?
Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. serves Baltimore.
How often does the power go out in Baltimore?
In 2025, customers in Anne Arundel County averaged 4 hr 27 min without power. Outages hit 28 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-19, when 33,137 customers (13.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.