Electricity rates in Hampstead, MD
Hampstead (6,359 people, Carroll 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 Hampstead
| 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 Carroll County right now
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Outage history in Carroll County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 197 | 380 |
| Days with outages | 56 | 52 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,256 (6%) | 11,791 (16.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-22 | 2025-02-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (197 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Manchester 22.1¢
- Westminster 22.1¢
- Reisterstown 22.1¢
- Hunt Valley 22.1¢
- Owings Mills 22.1¢
- Cockeysville 22.1¢
- New Windsor 22.1¢
- Garrison 22.1¢
- Eldersburg 22.1¢
- Mays Chapel 22.1¢
ZIP codes: 21074
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Hampstead?
Most homes in Hampstead 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 Hampstead?
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 Hampstead, MD?
Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. serves Hampstead.
How often does the power go out in Hampstead?
In 2025, customers in Carroll County averaged 6 hr 20 min without power. Outages hit 52 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-16, when 11,791 customers (16.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.