Maryland
Electricity costs 19.48¢/kWh residential, ranking #38 cheapest in the US. 10.7% renewable energy.
19.48¢
Residential Rate
#38
Price Rank (Cheapest)
10.7%
Renewable Energy
#37
Renewable Rank
Electricity Rates
| Residential | 19.48¢/kWh |
| Commercial | 14.74¢/kWh |
| Industrial | 12.50¢/kWh |
| National Average | 17.92¢/kWh |
Electricity Generation Mix
Nuclear
41.6%
Natural Gas
39.3%
Coal
7.0%
Hydro
5.2%
Solar
2.9%
Other
2.5%
Wind
1.6%
Frequently Asked Questions
The residential electricity rate in Maryland is 19.48¢ per kilowatt-hour, ranking #38 cheapest out of 51 states. The national average is 17.92¢/kWh, making Maryland 9% above average.
10.7% of Maryland's electricity comes from renewable sources, ranking #37 among all states. The largest generation source is Nuclear at 41.6%.
Maryland's residential rate of 19.48¢/kWh is 9% above the national average of 17.92¢/kWh. Commercial rates are 14.74¢/kWh and industrial rates are 12.50¢/kWh.
Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Prices in cents per kilowatt-hour. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data. Rankings based on residential rates.
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2026.