STATE ELECTRICITY REPORT / MD
Maryland electricity prices and operating costs.
Latest residential average: 21.77¢/kWh for 2026-05.
Residential rate21.77¢
1 month-1.4%
1 year+14.6%
5 years+69.0%
Cost to run common equipment in Maryland
Every row uses the same standardized annual kWh assumption used on the national Cost to Run Index.
| Equipment | Annual kWh | Monthly cost | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Sauna | 1,755 | $32 | $382 |
| Infrared Sauna | 211 | $4 | $46 |
| EV Charging | 2,880 | $52 | $627 |
| Central Air Conditioning | 3,360 | $61 | $731 |
| Heat Pump | 3,600 | $65 | $784 |
| Hot Tub | 2,190 | $40 | $477 |
| Pool Pump | 2,160 | $39 | $470 |
| Electric Water Heater | 4,500 | $82 | $980 |
| Refrigerator | 600 | $11 | $131 |
| Electric Clothes Dryer | 468 | $8 | $102 |
| Dishwasher | 312 | $6 | $68 |
| Electric Oven | 520 | $9 | $113 |
| Dehumidifier | 720 | $13 | $157 |
| Space Heater | 900 | $16 | $196 |
| Chest Freezer | 350 | $6 | $76 |