Electricity rates in Lanham, MD
Lanham (10,157 people, Prince George's County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. pay about 22.13¢/kWh, 5% more than the Maryland average.
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Electric companies serving Lanham
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 22.13¢ | $194 | 1.14M | 175 |
| Potomac Electric Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 23.12¢ | $193 | 531K | 104 |
Power outages in Prince George's County right now
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Outage history in Prince George's County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 123 | 186 |
| Days with outages | 22 | 24 |
| Most customers out at once | 47,482 (13.6%) | 29,631 (8.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-31 | 2025-06-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (123 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Lanham-Seabrook 22.1¢
- Seabrook 22.1¢
- New Carrollton 23.1¢
- Goddard 23.1¢
- Landover Hills 23.1¢
- Springdale 22.1¢
- Greenbelt 23.1¢
- Glenn Dale 22.1¢
- East Riverdale 23.1¢
- Glenarden 23.1¢
ZIP codes: 20703, 20706
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Lanham?
Most homes in Lanham 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¢. Other utilities serving parts of Lanham: Potomac Electric Power Co. (23.12¢).
What is the average electric bill in Lanham?
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 Lanham, MD?
2 utilities serve Lanham's ZIP codes: Baltimore Gas & Electric Co., Potomac Electric Power Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Lanham?
In 2025, customers in Prince George's County averaged 3 hr 6 min without power. Outages hit 24 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-19, when 29,631 customers (8.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.