Howard County, Maryland Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Howard County, Maryland Electricity Overview
The US national average residential price per kilowatt hour sits at 16.12 cents, while residents of Howard County pay an average rate of 38.47% above the national average at 22.32 cents per kilowatt hour.
Howard County is the 221st largest county by population in the country, with 335,411 citizens residing in the county.
Howard County ranks 6th out of 24 counties in the state for total consumption, with its citizens consuming 3,124,811.09 megawatt hours.
Howard County is the 430th highest pollution level from electricity use in the United States and 6th highest in Maryland, releasing 792,865,335.51 kilograms of CO2 gases.
With a state average residential electric bill of $156.2, Howard County citizens, on average, pay about 17.30% more than their fellow statesmen.
By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity supplier in Howard County is Baltimore Gas & Electric.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
3,124,811 MWh
Consumption per Capita
9.32 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
792,865,336 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,363.86 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Columbia CDP
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Columbia CDP 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
$145.1 per month
- 0.91% higher than last month
- 15.8% higher than April last year
- 6.72% lower than the Maryland average
- 6.63% higher than the US average
- 260th in the state out of 535 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 6 since April last year
- 20,260th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 613 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 9,178 since April last year
Columbia CDP, MD Electricity Overview
On average, residents who call Columbia CDP home are billed a residential electricity price of 17.26 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.51% higher than the average state rate of 17.17 cents. Baltimore Gas & Electric is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on total residential customers.
Columbia CDP is the 4th highest ranked city in the state out of 536 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 240,485,142.24 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More importantly, the city averages 2,363.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 162nd worst in the state in this category. All of the 947,791.01 megawatt hours of electricity used in Columbia CDP must be sourced from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Columbia CDP
Columbia CDP residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Columbia CDP, Maryland
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APG&E | ENERGY | 17.69 | 142.01 | 2,925.46 | 517,479.9 | |
| Agway Energy Services | ENERGY | 19.59 | 136.84 | 67.07 | 13,136.29 | |
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 15.46 | 98.06 | 12,146.77 | 1,877,590.87 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 12.15 | 114.38 | 93,151.98 | 11,315,171.18 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 20.86 | 221.87 | 11,396.75 | 2,377,106.61 |
Zips with electric coverage in Columbia CDP, Maryland include: 21043, 21044, 21042, 21045, 21075, 21046, 21029
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Ellicott City CDP, MD Electricity Overview
On average, residents who call Ellicott City CDP home are billed a residential electricity price of 17.26 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.51% higher than the average state rate of 17.17 cents. Baltimore Gas & Electric is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on total residential customers.
Ellicott City CDP is the 9th highest ranked city in the state out of 536 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 173,126,893 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More importantly, the city averages 2,363.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 12th worst in the state in this category. All of the 682,321.21 megawatt hours of electricity used in Ellicott City CDP must be sourced from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ellicott City CDP
Ellicott City CDP residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Ellicott City CDP, Maryland
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APG&E | ENERGY | 17.69 | 142.01 | 2,925.46 | 517,479.9 | |
| Agway Energy Services | ENERGY | 19.59 | 136.84 | 67.07 | 13,136.29 | |
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 15.46 | 98.06 | 12,146.77 | 1,877,590.87 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 12.15 | 114.38 | 93,151.98 | 11,315,171.18 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 20.86 | 221.87 | 11,396.75 | 2,377,106.61 |
Zips with electric coverage in Ellicott City CDP, Maryland include: 21043, 21042, 21045, 21163, 21104
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Ilchester CDP, MD Electricity Overview
On average, residents who call Ilchester CDP home are billed a residential electricity price of 17.26 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.51% higher than the average state rate of 17.17 cents. Baltimore Gas & Electric is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on total residential customers.
Ilchester CDP is the 50th highest ranked city in the state out of 536 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 65,036,936.7 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More importantly, the city averages 2,363.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 12th worst in the state in this category. All of the 256,321.13 megawatt hours of electricity used in Ilchester CDP must be sourced from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ilchester CDP
Ilchester CDP residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Ilchester CDP, Maryland
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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 |
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FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Howard County, Maryland?
By total megawatt hours sold, Baltimore Gas & Electric is the largest electricity supplier in Howard County, Maryland.
How many electric companies offer service in Howard County, Maryland?
There are 49 electricity suppliers operating in Howard County, Maryland.
What electricity companies offer service in Howard County, Maryland?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baltimore Gas & Electric | 107,602 |
| 2 | Potomac Edison | 3,194 |
| 3 | WGL Energy | 1,488 |
| 4 | Inspire Energy | 1,080 |
| 5 | Clean Choice Energy | 1,056 |
| 6 | Direct Energy | 996 |
| 7 | XOOM Energy | 379 |
| 8 | Ambit Energy | 316 |
| 9 | Energy Services Providers | 252 |
| 10 | Strategic Energy LLC | 242 |
