Electricity rates in Laurel, MD
Laurel (26,215 people, Anne Arundel 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 Laurel
| 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 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
- Maryland City 22.1¢
- South Laurel 22.1¢
- West Laurel 22.1¢
- Savage 22.1¢
- North Laurel 22.1¢
- Fort George G Mead Junction 22.1¢
- Scaggsville 22.1¢
- Burtonsville 22.1¢
- Jessup 22.1¢
- Fulton 22.1¢
ZIP codes: 20707, 20708, 20709, 20723, 20724, 20725, 20726
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Laurel?
Most homes in Laurel 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 Laurel: Potomac Electric Power Co. (23.12¢).
What is the average electric bill in Laurel?
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 Laurel, MD?
2 utilities serve Laurel'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 Laurel?
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.