Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. electricity rates
Investor-owned utility · Maryland · RFC region · PJM
Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. is a for-profit, investor-owned utility regulated by the state utility commission, serving 1,143,710 homes in Maryland. Its residential customers pay an average of 22.13¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 23% more than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $110.65 | $124.91 |
| 1,000 kWh | $221.30 | $239.50 |
| 1,500 kWh | $331.95 | $354.09 |
| 2,000 kWh | $442.60 | $468.68 |
*Residential Service (Schedule R) (effective 2026-01-01, $10.32/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Service (Schedule R) | 2026-01-01 | $10.32 | 22.92¢ |
| Residential Electric Vehicle Time-of-Use (Schedule EV)time-of-use | 2026-03-01 | $10.32 | 6.2¢ (12am–10am, 8pm–12am) · 6.2¢ (10am–8pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Electric Vehicle Time-of-Use (Schedule EV)time-of-use | 2026-03-01 | $10.32 | 16.3¢ (12am–10am, 8pm–12am) · 30.1¢ (10am–8pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Delivery and Energy Time of Use (Schedule RD)time-of-use | 2026-03-01 | $10.32 | 14.8¢ (12am–3pm, 8pm–12am) · 46.0¢ (3pm–8pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Delivery and Energy Time of Use (Schedule RD)time-of-use | 2026-03-01 | $10.32 | 4.4¢ (12am–3pm, 8pm–12am) · 12.9¢ (3pm–8pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Optional Time of Use (Schedule RL)time-of-use | 2026-03-01 | $12.32 | 15.7¢ (12am–7am, 11pm–12am) · 18.5¢ (7am–10am, 8pm–11pm) · 30.0¢ (10am–8pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Optional Time of Use (Schedule RL)time-of-use | 2026-03-01 | $12.32 | 6.2¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Service (Schedule R)time-of-use | 2026-01-01 | $10.32 | 6.2¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Service (Schedule R)time-of-use | 2017-07-01 | $7.90 | 13.6¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| RL RESIDENTIAL OPTIONAL TIME-OF-USE (Unbundled) | 2013-02-23 | $12.00 | 4.66¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. rate history
2015–2025: +43% change in the average residential rate (14.17¢ → 20.19¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 175 | 178 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.87 | 0.96 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 3 hr 22 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 65 | 79 | 121 |
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across Baltimore Gas & Electric Co.'s counties, customers averaged 3 hr 55 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll | 380 | 52 | 11,791 | 2025-02-16 |
| Baltimore | 330 | 34 | 37,514 | 2025-05-17 |
| Calvert | 315 | 57 | 8,498 | 2025-05-17 |
| Anne Arundel | 267 | 28 | 33,137 | 2025-06-19 |
| Harford | 255 | 41 | 16,156 | 2025-02-16 |
| Howard | 197 | 28 | 16,396 | 2025-02-16 |
| Baltimore City | 192 | 26 | 14,704 | 2025-02-16 |
| Prince Georges | 186 | 24 | 29,631 | 2025-06-19 |
| Montgomery | 175 | 38 | 29,030 | 2025-06-19 |
Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. service area
Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. serves 9 counties in Maryland and 226 ZIP codes.
Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Baltimore City, Calvert, Carroll, Harford, Howard, Montgomery, Prince Georges
Cities: Baltimore, Columbia, Silver Spring, Glen Burnie, Gaithersburg, Ellicott City, Dundalk, Bowie, Towson, Bel Air South, Gwynn Oak, Severn, Catonsville, Annapolis, Essex, Hanover, Woodlawn, Severna Park, Odenton, Randallstown, Pikesville, Parkville, Owings Mills, Bel Air North, Eldersburg, Carney, South Gate, Milford Mill, West Elkridge, Perry Hall, Crofton, Laurel, South Laurel, Reisterstown, Edgewood, Lochearn, Middle River, Scaggsville, Pasadena, Greenbelt
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 98% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 1,221,769 |
| Time-based rate programs | Peak-time rebates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 1,178,391 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 52,084 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 718,070 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $69,332,609 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 226,951 MWh |
Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. at a glance
| Ownership | Investor-owned utility |
| Services | Transmission, Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 20.13¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 18.68¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $2,988,571,300 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 15,041,065 MWh |
| Peak demand | 6,585 MW summer · 6,464 MW winter |
| Line losses | 10.9% |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 1167 |
| Website | www.psc.state.md.us/official-filings |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Baltimore Gas & Electric Co.'s electricity rate?
Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. residential customers pay an average of 22.13¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 5% above the Maryland average of 21.03¢ and 23% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. electric bill?
About $194 a month. The average Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. home uses 878 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $221.
How many customers does Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. have?
Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. serves 1,143,710 residential customers and 1,349,562 customers in total in Maryland, across 9 counties.
How reliable is Baltimore Gas & Electric Co.?
In 2025, the average Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. customer was without power for 2 hr 55 min (SAIDI) over 0.87 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 65 min. The Maryland average was 2 hr 58 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 8 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential Electric Vehicle Time-of-Use (Schedule EV). Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. offer net metering for solar?
Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. had 52,084 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 412.0 MW of capacity. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. before making decisions.