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BGE average electric bill: about $199 a month

That's the average for all BGE homes. Pick your home to see your range.

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BGE · $199Baltimore

Counties BGE serves, from EIA’s 2025 yearly report. Service areas are approximate.

Baltimore
BGE · $199

Counties BGE serves, from EIA’s 2025 yearly report. Service areas are approximate.

BGE bills by home size

Ranges cover the middle half of similar homes, including BGE’s monthly customer charge.

HomeA monthGas heatA monthElectric heat
Studio apartment$40–95typical $74$65–135typical $109
1-bed apartment$50–95typical $80$85–145typical $120
2-bed apartment$85–170typical $131$105–165typical $139
3-bed apartment$80–160typical $129$120–255typical $194
2-bed house$95–185typical $144$135–245typical $190
3-bed house$120–220typical $179$175–280typical $233
4+ bed house$150–270typical $226$230–385typical $317

Baltimore Gas and Electric average + home survey · last 12 months · US government data (EIA)

Winter bills run highest

This is the average Maryland home, not yours.

How BGE compares

BGE, Maryland and US average · last 12 months · US government data (EIA)

  • BGE$199 · 896 kilowatt-hours (kWh)

  • Maryland$202 · 955 kWh

  • US average$158 · 875 kWh

These averages are for homes that buy their electricity from Baltimore Gas and Electric. About 76,900 Baltimore Gas and Electric homes use a supplier instead, so their bills can differ.

FAQ

Questions about BGE bills

In the 12 months through August 2026, Maryland homes used the most electricity in January, about 38% more than in an average month, according to EIA.

Information as of Nov 3, 2026.

Our numbers come from US government data (EIA) and EIA's 2020 home energy survey.

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