Homes in Maryland pay an average of 21.84¢ per kWh, 19% above the national average of 18.34¢. Enter your bill to see where you stand.
Maryland ranks 38th cheapest of 51 (50 states plus D.C.) for residential electricity. At 21.84¢/kWh, it sits 19% above the national average of 18.34¢, and prices are up 13.2% over the past year.
The typical Maryland household uses about 769 kWh a month and pays around $168. Among Northeast states, Delaware and Pennsylvania have lower rates.
Maryland lets households buy the electricity itself from a retail supplier, while BGE, Pepco, Delmarva Power and Potomac Edison keep delivering power, reading meters and handling outages. The program is overseen by the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC).
If you've never shopped, you're on Standard Offer Service (SOS) from your utility. Compare any supplier offer against your utility's Standard Offer Service price, which is listed on the PSC and utility websites.
With a typical Maryland bill of about $168, supply is roughly $92 of it. A supply price 10% below your current default rate would save about $9 a month ($111 a year); delivery charges don't change.
Have your utility account number ready, compare offers on the PSC's electric choice shopping information, and sign up with the supplier you choose. The supplier arranges the switch with your utility and your power isn't interrupted. Note when any fixed rate ends, because many suppliers then move you to a variable rate.
Your utility delivers the power and stays the same whichever supplier you choose. Its name is at the top of your bill.
| Utility | Main service area |
|---|---|
| BGE | Baltimore and central Maryland |
| Pepco | Montgomery and Prince George's counties |
| Delmarva Power | The Eastern Shore |
| Potomac Edison | Western Maryland |
Maryland opened its market with the Electric Customer Choice and Competition Act of 1999. Today the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) oversees the market.
The average residential rate in Maryland is 21.84 cents per kWh as of September 2026, 19% above the national average of 18.34¢, and about $168 a month for a typical home.
If you haven't chosen a supplier, you're on Standard Offer Service (SOS) from your utility. It's the price any supplier offer needs to beat.
The Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC). You can compare offers on the PSC's electric choice shopping information.
Averages are EIA residential revenue divided by kWh sold, September 2026. Your rate depends on your utility, plan and season. See average rates for all 50 states.