Electricity rates in Baltimore, MD
Baltimore (population 569,997) is served by Baltimore Gas and Electric. A typical home on its cheapest plan open to any household, Schedule R, pays about $202 a month, 21.12¢ per kWh all-in: 0% below the Maryland average of the last 12 months.
Utility BGEPopulation Census 2025 estimateState average EIA, 12 months to August 2026
Typical all-in priceSchedule R
BGE plans for a Baltimore home
| Plan | Typical bill | All-in ¢/kWh | Summer weekday windows | EV, 1,000 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule RChecked | $202/mo | 21.12 | Same price all day | $55/mo |
| Schedule RLChecked | $208/mo | 21.82 | Mid-peak 7 am–10 am, Peak 10 am–8 pm, Mid-peak 8 pm–11 pm | $44/mo |
| Schedule EVChecked | $204/mo | 21.37 | Peak 10 am–8 pm | $44/mo |
Typical bill: average Maryland use of 955 kWh a month, shaped hour by hour (NREL ResStock), averaged over the year. EV: Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD, 275 kWh a month from the wall, charging from its cheapest start hour. Full BGE tariff details and sources.
Baltimore electricity: common questions
Who provides electricity in Baltimore, MD?
The center of Baltimore lies in Baltimore Gas and Electric’s retail service territory, according to the federal service-territory map built from EIA-861 data. Territories are drawn approximately, so homes near the city limits can be served by another utility or cooperative; the name on your bill is the authority.
How much is electricity per kWh in Baltimore?
On BGE’s Schedule R plan, a typical Maryland home using 955 kWh a month pays about 21.12¢ per kWh all-in before taxes, or $202 a month. The Maryland average over the last 12 months was 21.18¢ (EIA).
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Baltimore?
Driving 1,000 miles a month in a Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD adds about $44 a month on BGE’s Schedule EV plan when charging starts at its cheapest hour (12 am), against about $169 of gasoline for a 25.5 mpg car.
When is electricity cheapest in Baltimore?
Only on a time-of-use plan does the hour matter. On BGE’s Schedule RL, Schedule EV, summer weekday prices are highest in these windows: Schedule RL: Mid-peak 7 am–10 am, Peak 10 am–8 pm, Mid-peak 8 pm–11 pm; Schedule EV: Peak 10 am–8 pm. Running dishwashers, laundry and EV charging outside them costs less. Find the cheapest hour for an appliance.
Calculators with BGE preloaded
Sources: population, Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimates; city location, Census Gazetteer; service territory, Electric Retail Service Territories (HIFLD/ORNL, from EIA-861); tariffs, see the BGE page.