Maryland Electricity Information
Electricity Production
Primary Source
Natural Gas
Total Generation: 36,000,650 MWhRanks 38th Highest in the U.S.
Average Price: 14.34¢ /kWh
Ranks 39th Cheapest in the U.S.
Average Electric Bill: $140.39
Ranks 30th Cheapest in the U.S.
Electricity Production By Source
Emissions From Electricity Generation
Carbon Dioxide Emissions Rank
40th Highest
9,138 TMT
Sulfer Dioxide Emissions Rank
42nd Highest
1,814 tn
Nitrogen Oxide Emissions Rank
43rd Highest
5,020 tn
Renewable Electricity Generation
Renewable Production Rank
40th Highest
3,273,378 MWh9.09% of Total Production
Source U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Based on data from 2023
Energy Usage in Maryland
Energy Usage Per Capita Rank
8th Lowest
Average Per Person: 195 million BTU
The United States is broken up into nine regions to estimate energy consumption based on population and climate. Maryland lies in the South Atlantic region. The South Atlantic region consists of much of the southern East Coast and has mild winters requiring the second least use of home heaters in the country. Summers are very warm, the secondest warmest in the country, requiring ample usage of air conditioning.
Municipal Utilities in Maryland
While most cities, towns, and villages throughout the state of Maryland offer municipal essential services like providing clean water, sewage treatment and dealing with waste and storm water, some also offer other services like electricity, natural gas, sanitation or recycling. In Maryland, 5 cities offer municipal electricity utility services to their residents.
Largest Electric Companies in Maryland
The rest of Maryland receives electric utility service from one of many primary providers. Here’s a list of some of the larger providers that might be available to your home:
Maryland Natural Gas Information
Average Natural Gas Price
$1.815 /CCF
Ranks 34th Cheapest in the U.S.
Average Natural Gas Bill
$100 /month
Ranks 23rd Cheapest in the U.S.
Natural Gas Usage Per Capita
46th Lowest
Average Per Person: 36.14 MCFs Annually
Largest Natural Gas Companies in Maryland
Many of the residents of Maryland receive their natural gas utility service from one of the larger companies that service the state.
Maryland Internet Connectivity
Broadband Availability
97.28%
Ranks 47th in the U.S.
Percent of Ppopulation with access to 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload
1 Gig Availability
39.8%
Ranks 28th in the U.S.
Percent of population with access to download speeds of 1 Gbps
Fiber Availability
55.43%
Ranks 45th in the U.S.
Percent of population with access to Fiber Internet
Largest Internet Providers in Maryland
When it comes to high-speed internet, homes in Maryland have plenty of options to stay connected! From bustling cities to quiet rural areas, a variety of providers offer reliable service across the state. Here are some of the biggest names keeping Maryland homes online and in the loop:
Utility Costs in Maryland
The average monthly total utility bills in Maryland is $290.39, which is 4.78% higher than the national average.
Average Electric Bill
$140
Higher than national average
Average Natural Gas Bill
$100
Lower than national average
Average Water Bill
$50
Higher than national average
Maryland Deregulaton of Electric and Natural Gas
Maryland is one of eleven states that has deregulated both electricity and natural gas services. That means you have a choice of what electric or natural gas provider supplies utilities to your home. Choose your city below to see a list of utility providers available in your area.
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Utility Providers by City in Maryland
| City Name | Population | Municipal Electricity |
|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen | 16,176 | No |
| Aberdeen Proving Ground | 2,862 | No |
| Abingdon | 5,320 | No |
| Accokeek | 12,241 | No |
| Adamstown | 2,212 | No |
| Adelphi | 16,977 | No |
| Andrews AFB | 3,419 | No |
| Annapolis | 40,581 | No |
| Annapolis Neck | 13,059 | No |
| Arbutus | 19,662 | No |
| Arnold | 25,056 | No |
| Ashton-Sandy Spring | 6,230 | No |
| Aspen Hill | 53,850 | No |
| Ballenger Creek | 23,114 | No |
| Baltimore | 2,205,092 | No |
| Baltimore Highlands | 7,506 | No |
| Bartonsville | 2,176 | No |
| Bel Air | 10,663 | No |
| Bel Air North | 30,969 | No |
| Bel Air South | 222,834 | No |
| Beltsville | 18,769 | No |
| Bensville | 14,483 | No |
| Berlin | 4,950 | Yes |
| Berwyn Heights | 3,317 | No |
| Bethesda | 66,294 | No |
| Bladensburg | 9,591 | No |
| Boonsboro | 3,757 | No |
| Bowie | 58,113 | No |
| Bowleys Quarters | 6,447 | No |
| Braddock Heights | 2,984 | No |
| Brandywine | 9,852 | No |
| Brentwood | 3,775 | No |
| Brock Hall | 12,764 | No |
| Brooklyn Park | 15,541 | No |
| Brookmont | 3,841 | No |
| Brown Station | 3,463 | No |
| Brunswick | 7,578 | No |
| Bryans Road | 8,502 | No |
| Burnt Mills | 4,215 | No |
| Burtonsville | 10,457 | No |
| Cabin John | 2,335 | No |
| California | 14,129 | No |
| Calverton | 17,772 | No |
| Cambridge | 13,026 | No |
| Camp Springs | 22,903 | No |
| Cape St. Claire | 8,762 | No |
| Capitol Heights | 4,083 | No |
| Carney | 29,873 | No |
| Catonsville | 42,789 | No |
| Cedar Heights | 2,145 | No |
| Centreville | 4,640 | No |
| Chesapeake Beach | 6,303 | No |
| Chesapeake Ranch Estates | 9,387 | No |
| Chester | 4,371 | No |
| Chestertown | 5,557 | No |
| Cheverly | 6,191 | No |
| Chevy Chase | 9,889 | No |
| Chillum | 36,428 | No |
| Clarksburg | 27,354 | No |
| Clinton | 39,925 | No |
| Cloverly | 16,473 | No |
| Cockeysville | 23,803 | No |
| Colesville | 14,468 | No |
| College Park | 34,961 | No |
| Columbia | 105,086 | No |
| Coral Hills | 9,169 | No |
| Cresaptown | 5,575 | No |
| Crisfield | 2,533 | No |
| Crofton | 29,812 | No |
| Croom | 2,756 | No |
| Cumberland | 19,028 | No |
| Damascus | 16,945 | No |
| Darnestown | 6,647 | No |
| Deale | 4,710 | No |
| Delmar | 3,748 | No |
| Denton | 4,712 | No |
| District Heights | 5,927 | No |
| Drum Point | 3,007 | No |
| Dundalk | 66,426 | No |
| Dunkirk | 2,299 | No |
| East Riverdale | 17,136 | No |
| Easton | 16,912 | Yes |
| Edgemere | 8,915 | No |
| Edgewater | 9,075 | No |
| Edgewood | 25,004 | No |
| Eldersburg | 70,639 | No |
| Elkridge | 24,115 | No |
| Elkton | 15,724 | No |
| Ellicott City | 74,432 | No |
| Emmitsburg | 2,769 | No |
| Essex | 40,710 | No |
| Fairland | 25,324 | No |
| Fairwood | 7,453 | No |
| Fallston | 9,696 | No |
| Federalsburg | 2,824 | No |
| Ferndale | 17,113 | No |
| Flower Hill | 14,213 | No |
| Forest Glen | 6,942 | No |
| Forest Heights | 2,652 | No |
| Forestville | 10,575 | No |
| Fort Meade | 11,253 | No |
| Fort Washington | 25,840 | No |
| Fountainhead-Orchard Hills | 6,113 | No |
| Four Corners | 8,131 | No |
| Frederick | 175,032 | No |
| Friendly | 10,192 | No |
| Friendship Heights Village | 4,595 | No |
| Frostburg | 7,282 | No |
| Fruitland | 5,455 | No |
| Fulton | 5,230 | No |
| Gaithersburg | 68,827 | No |
| Gambrills | 3,185 | No |
| Garrison | 9,727 | No |
| Germantown | 90,235 | No |
| Glassmanor | 17,426 | No |
| Glen Burnie | 69,739 | No |
| Glenarden | 6,341 | No |
| Glenmont | 15,795 | No |
| Glenn Dale | 15,426 | No |
| Golden Beach | 3,755 | No |
| Grasonville | 3,388 | No |
| Green Valley | 12,999 | No |
| Greenbelt | 24,602 | No |
| Greensboro | 2,590 | No |
| Hagerstown | 194,602 | Yes |
| Halfway | 10,259 | No |
| Hampstead | 6,273 | No |
| Hampton | 5,055 | No |
| Havre de Grace | 14,625 | No |
| Herald Harbor | 2,590 | No |
| Hillandale | 4,844 | No |
| Hillcrest Heights | 17,090 | No |
| Honeygo | 12,169 | No |
| Hughesville | 2,475 | No |
| Huntingtown | 3,065 | No |
| Hurlock | 2,239 | No |
| Hyattsville | 20,790 | No |
| Ilchester | 27,513 | No |
| Indian Head | 3,909 | No |
| Jarrettsville | 2,751 | No |
| Jefferson | 2,556 | No |
| Jessup | 10,516 | No |
| Joppatowne | 12,992 | No |
| Kemp Mill | 14,509 | No |
| Kensington | 2,336 | No |
| Kettering | 13,924 | No |
| Kingsville | 4,681 | No |
| Konterra | 2,231 | No |
| La Plata | 10,054 | No |
| La Vale | 4,388 | No |
| Lake Arbor | 14,376 | No |
| Lake Shore | 19,388 | No |
| Landover | 24,508 | No |
| Landover Hills | 2,075 | No |
| Langley Park | 20,769 | No |
| Lanham | 11,460 | No |
| Lansdowne | 9,310 | No |
| Largo | 12,003 | No |
| Laurel | 29,438 | No |
| Layhill | 5,119 | No |
| Leisure World | 9,291 | No |
| Leonardtown | 4,445 | No |
| Lexington Park | 12,681 | No |
| Linganore | 10,959 | No |
| Linthicum | 10,270 | No |
| Lochearn | 26,995 | No |
| Long Beach | 2,126 | No |
| Lusby | 2,457 | No |
| Lutherville | 6,755 | No |
| Manchester | 5,350 | No |
| Marlboro Meadows | 3,773 | No |
| Marlboro Village | 9,786 | No |
| Marlow Heights | 5,913 | No |
| Marlton | 10,153 | No |
| Maryland City | 18,059 | No |
| Maugansville | 2,549 | No |
| Mayo | 8,197 | No |
| Mays Chapel | 12,428 | No |
| Melwood | 3,935 | No |
| Middle River | 30,606 | No |
| Middletown | 4,893 | No |
| Milford Mill | 30,685 | No |
| Mitchellville | 12,160 | No |
| Monrovia | 2,306 | No |
| Montgomery Village | 34,489 | No |
| Mount Airy | 9,621 | No |
| Mount Rainier | 8,290 | No |
| Mountain Lake Park | 2,116 | No |
| Myersville | 2,427 | No |
| National Harbor | 4,355 | No |
| Naval Academy | 4,729 | No |
| New Carrollton | 13,574 | No |
| North Beach | 2,611 | No |
| North Bethesda | 50,695 | No |
| North East | 4,015 | No |
| North Kensington | 8,771 | No |
| North Laurel | 24,233 | No |
| North Potomac | 24,449 | No |
| Oakland | 2,187 | No |
| Ocean City | 6,869 | No |
| Ocean Pines | 12,266 | No |
| Odenton | 43,488 | No |
| Olney | 35,815 | No |
| Overlea | 12,959 | No |
| Owings | 2,393 | No |
| Owings Mills | 35,170 | No |
| Oxon Hill | 18,763 | No |
| Paramount-Long Meadow | 2,860 | No |
| Parkville | 30,783 | No |
| Parole | 18,488 | No |
| Pasadena | 31,583 | No |
| Peppermill Village | 5,314 | No |
| Perry Hall | 29,165 | No |
| Perryman | 2,767 | No |
| Perryville | 4,391 | No |
| Pikesville | 33,549 | No |
| Pleasant Hills | 4,104 | No |
| Pocomoke City | 4,276 | No |
| Point of Rocks | 2,277 | No |
| Poolesville | 5,666 | No |
| Potomac | 46,891 | No |
| Prince Frederick | 2,350 | No |
| Princess Anne | 3,415 | No |
| Randallstown | 35,641 | No |
| Redland | 17,965 | No |
| Reisterstown | 27,917 | No |
| Rising Sun | 2,749 | No |
| Riva | 4,477 | No |
| Riverdale Park | 7,321 | No |
| Riverside | 6,193 | No |
| Riviera Beach | 12,012 | No |
| Robinwood | 7,662 | No |
| Rockville | 67,095 | No |
| Rosaryville | 11,881 | No |
| Rosedale | 20,296 | No |
| Rossville | 15,633 | No |
| Salisbury | 108,982 | No |
| Savage | 7,841 | No |
| Scaggsville | 10,658 | No |
| Seabrook | 19,558 | No |
| Seat Pleasant | 4,537 | No |
| Severn | 53,955 | No |
| Severna Park | 39,108 | No |
| Shady Side | 4,813 | No |
| Silver Hill | 5,717 | No |
| Silver Spring | 82,472 | No |
| Smithsburg | 2,986 | No |
| Snow Hill | 2,442 | No |
| Solomons | 2,254 | No |
| South Kensington | 8,566 | No |
| South Laurel | 27,998 | No |
| Spring Ridge | 5,827 | No |
| Springdale | 5,055 | No |
| St. James | 4,051 | No |
| Stevensville | 8,359 | No |
| Suitland | 26,375 | No |
| Summerfield | 16,002 | No |
| Sykesville | 4,260 | No |
| Takoma Park | 17,610 | No |
| Taneytown | 7,183 | No |
| Temple Hills | 9,037 | No |
| Thurmont | 6,247 | Yes |
| Timonium | 11,136 | No |
| Towson | 59,014 | No |
| Travilah | 11,052 | No |
| University Park | 2,701 | No |
| Urbana | 12,841 | No |
| Waldorf | 119,442 | No |
| Walker Mill | 10,596 | No |
| Walkersville | 6,134 | No |
| West Laurel | 4,627 | No |
| West Ocean City | 5,287 | No |
| Westminster | 19,783 | No |
| Westphalia | 10,578 | No |
| Wheaton | 51,836 | No |
| White Marsh | 9,663 | No |
| White Oak | 14,711 | No |
| Wildewood | 6,805 | No |
| Wilson-Conococheague | 2,069 | No |
| Woodlawn | 42,053 | No |
| Woodmore | 4,742 | No |