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Energy Profile

Maryland

vs

District of Columbia

Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.

MarylandMetricDistrict of Columbia
19.48¢/kWhResidential21.94¢/kWh
14.74¢/kWhCommercial20.41¢/kWh
12.50¢/kWhIndustrial14.78¢/kWh
#38Price Rank#40
10.7%Renewable %46.8%

Generation Mix

Maryland

Coal
7.0%
Gas
39.3%
Nuclear
41.6%
Hydro
5.2%
Wind
1.6%
Solar
2.9%

District of Columbia

Gas
53.2%
Solar
16.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

Maryland has cheaper residential electricity at 19.48¢/kWh. The difference is 2.46¢/kWh between the two states. Maryland ranks #38 and District of Columbia ranks #40 cheapest among all states.

Maryland gets 10.7% of electricity from renewables, while District of Columbia gets 46.8%. District of Columbia leads in renewable energy adoption.

Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.