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Baltimore city, Maryland Electricity Overview
While a majority of counties work to inhibit non-renewable fuel types, Baltimore city's use of non-renewable fuel types in their electricity production plants has increased by 26.43% in the last 12 months.
Baltimore city is ranked as the 798th highest generator of electricity out of 3230 counties in the country for total electricity generation, producing 363,777.86 megawatt hours.
At $184.84, the average monthly residential electric bill in Baltimore city is 18.34% more than the Maryland average.
Citizens of Baltimore city use enough electricity to emit 2,866.07 kilograms of CO2 gases each year per person, which is the 6th highest amount of pollution from electric use for a county in Maryland.
Releasing 1,633,462,856.35 kilograms of CO2 gases, Baltimore city has the 195th worst pollution level from electricity use out of 3230 counties in the US.
Baltimore city saw a 1.71% drop in CO2 emissions per capita during the course of the most recent 12 months.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
5,309,685 MWh
Consumption per Capita
9.32 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
363,778 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
141,329 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
222,449 MWh
Production per Capita
0.64 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,633,462,856 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,866.07 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Baltimore
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Baltimore Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
18.51¢ per kWh
- 1.69% lower than last month
- 15.13% higher than April last year
- 3.69% higher than the Maryland average
- 9.44% higher than the US average
- 303rd in the state out of 535 cities
- The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 25,468th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 700 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 5,283 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
17.26¢ per kWh
- 1.19% higher than last month
- 18.58% higher than April last year
- 0.51% higher than the Maryland average
- 7.05% higher than the US average
- 304th in the state out of 535 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 43 since April last year
- 24,011th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 118 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 7,753 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$118.33 per month
- 17.45% lower than last month
- 15.28% higher than April last year
- 6.19% lower than the Maryland average
- 4.95% higher than the US average
- 230th in the state out of 535 cities
- The state rank has increased by 31 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 29 since April last year
- 21,468th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 4,025 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 7,278 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$145.1 per month
- 0.91% higher than last month
- 15.8% higher than April last year
- 6.72% lower than the Maryland average
- 6.63% higher than the US average
- 260th in the state out of 535 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 6 since April last year
- 20,260th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 613 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 9,178 since April last year
Baltimore, MD Electricity Overview
Baltimore averages a residential electricity price of 17.26 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within the city borders. This is 0.51% more than Maryland's average price of 17.17 cents. The city produces around 0.64 megawatt hours per consumer in the city a year from its power plants, which ranks them as the 9th highest producing city out of 536 cities in the state. The city's use of renewable fuels for electricity generation totals 0.25 megawatt hours per person. This ranks them 2nd out of 536 cities in Maryland.
In Baltimore, Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste is 47.48% of the fuel sources utilized in electricity production. Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste and Natural Gas make up the next highest amounts at 38.85% and 13.65%, respectively. Approximately 2,866.07 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen are released in the city from electricity consumption, making them the 9th highest polluter in Maryland out of 536 cities. This adds up to total emissions of 1,633,462,856.35 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the city highest for total emissions in Maryland. Baltimore has 2 power plants, which is the most out of any city in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Baltimore
Baltimore residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Baltimore, Maryland
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APG&E | ENERGY | 17.69 | 142.01 | 2,925.46 | 517,479.9 | |
| Agway Energy Services | ENERGY | 19.59 | 136.84 | 67.07 | 13,136.29 | |
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 15.46 | 98.06 | 12,146.77 | 1,877,590.87 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 12.15 | 114.38 | 93,151.98 | 11,315,171.18 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 20.86 | 221.87 | 11,396.75 | 2,377,106.61 |
Zips with electric coverage in Baltimore, Maryland include: 21234, 21222, 21215, 21207, 21206, 21228, 21218, 21224, 21229, 21236, 21208 and 20 other zip code(s).
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Electricity Production in Baltimore city, Maryland
Power Plants in Baltimore city, Maryland
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Wheelabrator Baltimore RefuseWheelabrator Environmental Systems (100.00%) | Baltimore | MD | Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste | 314,066 | 365,504,220.5 | 1,163.78 | ||
Domino Sugar BaltimoreAmerican Sugar Refining, Inc. (100.00%) | Baltimore | MD | Natural Gas | 49,711.86 | 13,022,543.83 | 261.96 |
Baltimore city, Maryland Details
In Baltimore city, Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste is 47.48% of the fuel sources utilized in electricity production. Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste and Natural Gas make up the next highest amounts at 38.85% and 13.65%, respectively. Approximately 2,866.07 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen are released in the county from electricity consumption, making them the 6th highest polluter in Maryland out of 24 counties. This adds up to total emissions of 1,633,462,856.35 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, making the county the 195th highest for total pollution in the nation. Baltimore city has 2 power plants, which is 331st highest in the nation.
FAQ
How many electric companies offer service in Baltimore city, Maryland?
Baltimore city, Maryland is home to 48 electricity providers offering service in the area.
What electricity company is the largest provider in Baltimore city, Maryland?
The largest electricity company in Baltimore city, Maryland by total revenue is Baltimore Gas & Electric.
Which electricity companies offer service in Baltimore city, Maryland?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baltimore Gas & Electric | 40,190 |
| 2 | WGL Energy | 488 |
| 3 | Inspire Energy | 354 |
| 4 | Clean Choice Energy | 346 |
| 5 | Direct Energy | 327 |
| 6 | XOOM Energy | 124 |
| 7 | Ambit Energy | 104 |
| 8 | Energy Services Providers | 83 |
| 9 | Strategic Energy LLC | 79 |
| 10 | CleanSky Energy | 79 |
How many power plants are within Baltimore city, Maryland?
There are 2 active electricity plants located in Baltimore city, Maryland
