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Location: Baltimore, MD 21297

Baltimore is the largest city in Maryland and 30th largest city in the US by population. With a population of 621,849 in 2015, Baltimore is the largest independent city in the US. Baltimore had its energy market deregulated with the passing of a bill by the Maryland General Assembly in 1999. Since then, Baltimore residents have been able to shop and compare their electricity supply rates with their utility BG&E. Even though thousands of Baltimore residents have switched, the majority are still getting their electricity supplied by their utility. Learn more about Baltimore’s energy usage, sources, solar potential and electricity rates in this section.

Usage for Baltimore, Maryland (21297)

Monthly average household energy usage in MD compared to the national average.

Rates for Baltimore, Maryland

Home and business owners in Baltimore, MD have the option of switching electricity providers which can significantly lower your electricity bill. Here are some of the top plans in your area:

Your Price to Compare: 11.92¢
Best RateMost Popular
Rate per kWh
11.89¢
Plan Length
13 mo.
or Call 844-249-7816

Direct Energy

Live Brighter 13

Plan Details
Rate per kWh
11.89¢
Plan Length
12 mo.
or Call 844-249-7816

Direct Energy

Live Brighter 12

Plan Details
Rate per kWh
12.69¢
Plan Length
18 mo.
or Call 844-249-7816

Direct Energy

Live Brighter 18

Plan Details
Rate per kWh
12.79¢
Plan Length
12 mo.
or Call 855-798-0821

Constellation

12 Month Home Power Plan

Plan Details
Rate per kWh
13.69¢
Plan Length
12 mo.

APG&E

True Classic 12

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Solar Score for Baltimore, MD 21297

Baltimore, MD Solar Score: 0

The Solar Score represents how good of a candidate you are for a home solar installation. We take into account a combination of factors specific to your area. Using these factors, we can determine how long it would take for a home solar installation to pay for itself. has received a solar score of . Below is a description for each area of the graph:

    • Red = “Not Viable” meaning a solar installation would not be cost-effective.
    • Yellow = “Viable” meaning a solar installation would pay for itself over time.
    • Green = “Very Viable” meaning a solar installation would pay for itself quickly and has large savings potential.

Sources for Baltimore, MD 21297

Baltimore, MD produces energy from a variety of sources. Here are the state’s current energy sources and energy production trends.

    • Coal and nuclear power account for most of the electricity production in Baltimore
    • Baltimore is home to one of the largest biomass plants in Maryland
    • Natural gas and been increasing steadily in the past 10 years as an electricity source for Baltimore residents
    • Maryland is home to one of the biggest hydroelectric power plants in the nation

Locations

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