Maryland
vsDistrict of Columbia
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| Maryland | Metric | District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| 19.48¢/kWh | Residential | 21.94¢/kWh |
| 14.74¢/kWh | Commercial | 20.41¢/kWh |
| 12.50¢/kWh | Industrial | 14.78¢/kWh |
| #38 | Price Rank | #40 |
| 10.7% | Renewable % | 46.8% |
Generation Mix
Maryland
District of Columbia
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.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2026.
The side-by-side above pulls the the EIA Open Data API and State Electricity Profiles data for both Maryland and District of Columbia. What follows is the interpretation — which specific axes carry the most weight for Maryland versus District of Columbia, and which differences are large enough to influence a real decision.
For households or analysts using this comparison as a decision input, the right framing is usually not "which is better" in aggregate but "which is better for the specific decision in front of you." the EIA Open Data API and State Electricity Profiles captures the raw data; the framing depends on whether the question is investment, residency, planning, or research.