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Maryland Electricity Rates

Maryland deregulated electricity in 1999. The state is a leader in renewable energy with strong green power options.

Average Residential Rate

21.1¢

per kWh (EIA data)

3.0¢ above national avg

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Maryland Energy Choice

Deregulated since 1999

Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC)

2.4 million

Eligible for choice

These utilities deliver power to Maryland residents. With electricity choice, you can pick your supplier while they handle delivery.

BGE

Pepco

Delmarva Power

Potomac Edison

See how Maryland's average residential rate stacks up against other deregulated states.

State	Avg Rate	vs National	Status
Texas	15.8¢	-2.2¢	Compare rates →
Virginia	16.6¢	-1.4¢	Coming soon
Ohio	17.6¢	-0.5¢	Compare rates →
Delaware	18.1¢	+0.1¢	Coming soon
Illinois	19.1¢	+1.0¢	Coming soon
Pennsylvania	20.5¢	+2.4¢	Compare rates →
Maryland	21.1¢	+3.0¢	Coming soon
Michigan	21.2¢	+3.1¢	Coming soon
New Jersey	23.4¢	+5.3¢	Coming soon
Washington DC	23.7¢	+5.6¢	Coming soon
New York	27.2¢	+9.2¢	Coming soon
New Hampshire	27.8¢	+9.8¢	Coming soon
Maine	28.0¢	+9.9¢	Coming soon
Rhode Island	28.3¢	+10.2¢	Coming soon
Massachusetts	30.4¢	+12.3¢	Compare rates →
Connecticut	30.5¢	+12.4¢	Coming soon
National Average	18.07¢	—	EIA Sept 2025

Live rate comparison is currently available in Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts.