Equivalent to $0.2141 per kWh · July 2026 residential average
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Source and update date
U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.A, Form EIA-861M. Data period: July 2026. Release date: September 24, 2026. Status: preliminary.
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Utility coverage in Maryland
2 tracked provider profiles; 1 calculator-ready.
Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco) — Maryland
Pepco Maryland electric service territory
Schedule R-PIV is a residential plug-in-vehicle TOU tariff in Pepco’s Maryland service territory.
Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE)
BGE Maryland electric service territory
BGE Rider 6 Vehicle Charging TOU uses Schedule EV on/off-peak Standard Offer Service rates to adjust eligible smart-EV charging supply costs.
How much does electricity cost in Maryland at 500–2,000 kWh?
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This is a state-average energy-cost benchmark, not a utility tariff or complete bill. Utility rate plans, fixed charges, taxes, riders and time-of-use schedules can change the actual amount.
Rate source: EIA Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.A · data period 2026-07 · released 2026-09-24 · preliminary.
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