Electricity rates in West Laurel, MD
West Laurel (4,230 people, Prince George's 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 West Laurel
| 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 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
- Burtonsville 22.1¢
- Laurel 22.1¢
- Scaggsville 22.1¢
- North Laurel 22.1¢
- South Laurel 22.1¢
- Fairland 22.1¢
- Calverton 22.1¢
- Fulton 22.1¢
- Spencerville 22.1¢
- Maryland City 22.1¢
ZIP codes: 20707, 20709, 20866
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in West Laurel?
Most homes in West 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in West 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 West Laurel, MD?
Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. serves West Laurel.
How often does the power go out in West Laurel?
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.