Average electric bill · Maryland
Average electric bill in Maryland
The average Maryland household paid about $166 a month for electricity in 2024 — using around 929 kWh at an all-in 17.86¢/kWh. That's roughly $24 above the U.S. average. Here's what's behind it.
Avg bill
$166
above U.S.
Avg use
929
kWh/mo · above U.S.
All-in price
17.86¢
per kWh · above U.S.
Why Maryland's bill lands where it does
The highest bill of the states we cover — and the only one driven by both an above-average price (17.86¢) and above-average usage (929 kWh).
It's worth separating the two: a bill is price × usage. Maryland's price is 17.86¢/kWh (1.4¢ above average) and its usage is 929 kWh (66 kWh above average). Both are pushing the bill up.
What makes up that 17.86¢/kWh
The all-in price isn't all "the electricity." Of Maryland's 17.86¢/kWh, the supply (generation) portion — the part you can sometimes shop — averages around 13.29¢ across the utilities we track, roughly 74% of it. The rest is delivery, fixed charges, and taxes, which you can't shop.
That supply piece is also where 2025–26 increases landed (the PJM capacity spike). See your utility's rate change →
How to lower your Maryland bill
- See where your kWh goes. Most of the bill is usage, so find your biggest loads. Appliance cost calculator →
- Check the supply rate. Maryland has retail choice — if a supplier charges more than the default rate, that's a fixable overcharge. Run the free audit →
- If the bill is more than you can cover, there's assistance and shutoff protection. Bill help in Maryland →
Common questions
- What is the average electric bill in Maryland?
- About $166 a month in 2024, for roughly 929 kWh at an all-in average of 17.86¢/kWh (EIA). That's 24 dollars above the U.S. average of $142.
- Why is the electric bill in Maryland high?
- The highest bill of the states we cover — and the only one driven by both an above-average price (17.86¢) and above-average usage (929 kWh).
- Is Maryland's electricity expensive?
- Maryland's all-in price is 17.86¢/kWh — 1.4¢ above the U.S. average. Both the price and the usage run above average here.
- How can I lower my electric bill in Maryland?
- Check whether a supplier is overcharging you versus your utility's default rate (a fixable overcharge), use the cost calculator to find your biggest loads, and see if you qualify for bill assistance. None of these erase a structural rate increase, but together they help.
Source: EIA, 2024 average monthly bill (all-in: supply + delivery + charges + taxes). State averages update annually; your bill depends on your home and usage. Compare all states →