Electricity rates in Riverside, MD
Riverside (6,507 people, Howard 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 Riverside
| 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 Howard County right now
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Outage history in Howard County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 99 | 197 |
| Days with outages | 22 | 28 |
| Most customers out at once | 19,425 (13.3%) | 16,396 (11.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-09 | 2025-02-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (99 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Scaggsville 22.1¢
- North Laurel 22.1¢
- Fulton 22.1¢
- Highland 22.1¢
- Savage 22.1¢
- Burtonsville 22.1¢
- West Laurel 22.1¢
- Columbia 22.1¢
- Laurel 22.1¢
- Fort George G Mead Junction 22.1¢
ZIP codes: 20759, 21044, 21046
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Riverside?
Most homes in Riverside 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 Riverside?
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 Riverside, MD?
Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. serves Riverside.
How often does the power go out in Riverside?
In 2025, customers in Howard County averaged 3 hr 17 min without power. Outages hit 28 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-16, when 16,396 customers (11.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.