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Maryland Electricity Rate

$0.1780 / kWh

US Rank: #15 most expensive

Comparison: +6% above US average ($0.168)

Market Status: ⚡ Deregulated (Retail Choice)

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Appliance Running Costs in Maryland

Calculated using Maryland's average residential rate of $0.1780 per kWh:

Appliance Active Power Hourly Cost Monthly Cost
1500W Space Heater 1500W $0.174 $41.65
Window AC (10,000 BTU) 1200W $0.117 $28.20
Portable Air Conditioner (12k BTU) 1350W $0.168 $40.37
Central Air Conditioner (3-Ton) 3500W $0.312 $84.11
Dehumidifier (50-Pint) 420W $0.049 $17.49
Gaming PC (Under Load) 550W $0.098 $11.75
Desktop PC (Office / Idle) 90W $0.016 $3.84
EV Level 1 Charger (120V / 12A) 1440W $0.256 $76.90
EV Level 2 Charger (240V / 32A) 7680W $1.367 $205.06
Modern Refrigerator (22 cu. ft.) 150W $0.011 $7.69
Chest Freezer 110W $0.010 $7.05
Electric Water Heater (50 Gal) 4500W $0.120 $86.51
Electric Clothes Dryer 3000W $0.401 $12.02
Pool Pump (Single Speed 1.5 HP) 1500W $0.267 $64.08
Hot Tub Heater 4000W $0.178 $128.16
Countertop Microwave 1100W $0.196 $1.76
Air Fryer / Convection Toaster 1700W $0.257 $3.86
Hair Dryer (High Heat) 1800W $0.320 $2.40
Bitcoin Miner (Antminer S19 Pro) 3250W $0.579 $416.52
Aquarium (Heater + Filter 55 Gal) 200W $0.018 $12.82
65-inch OLED TV (Active) 120W $0.021 $3.20
Entertainment Standby / Vampire Draw 35W $0.006 $4.49

Electricity Bill Factors in Maryland

While the statewide average is $0.1780/kWh, your actual cost may vary depending on municipal utility boundaries, investor-owned utility (IOU) delivery riders, and seasonal volumetric rate adjustments. Enter your exact 5-digit ZIP code on our homepage to resolve hyper-local utility rates.

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