Maryland

BGE electricity rates & savings

Understand your bill, compare rate plans, optimize EV charging, and model solar savings for BGE customers. Gleam supports Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) customers with time-of-use rate guidance, EV charging optimization, and utility bill analysis.

Current rate plans

Plan	Type	Good for
Standard / flat rate	Standard	Homes with steady usage across the day
EVsmart Vehicle Charging TOU (Rider 6)	Time-of-use (TOU)	EV owners who can charge overnight or on weekends

Published electricity rates

Rate tier	Price (est.)
Standard flat rate (est.)	$0.12–$0.16/kWh
On-peak / peak (TOU or EV plan)	$0.15–$0.18/kWh
Off-peak / super off-peak	$0.09–$0.12/kWh

Rates last verified: June 2026. Effective June 2026.

Official sources: Residential rates, Tariff sheet, and EV program.

Peak & off-peak hours

Peak · Weekdays (peak hours apply to EV charger only, not whole home)

Off-peak · Nights and weekends (EV charger only)

Illustrative timeline — exact windows vary by season and rate schedule.

Is the TOU or EV plan worth it?

If you can shift EV charging and flexible loads to off-peak hours, BGE's TOU plan may lower your bill. Heavy peak-period usage (when rates are highest) can offset those savings.

Calculate charging, usage, and solar economics

Use rates published for BGE to estimate home electricity use, EV charging, solar savings, or solar payback with rate inflation and EV impact.

Electricity usage →EV grid charging →Solar payback →Home solar savings →

Example EV charging savings

Typical EV: 11,000 miles/year (3,143 kWh)

Scenario	Est. annual cost
Charge during peak ($0.18/kWh)	$566/yr
Charge off-peak ($0.09/kWh)	$283/yr
Estimated savings (off-peak vs peak)	$283/yr

Assumes 11,000 mi/yr, 3.5 mi/kWh, and 100% of EV charging at each rate tier. Real savings depend on your driving, charger, and schedule.

Utility notes

EV-TOU is a RIDER (Rider 6) — applies only to EV charger, NOT whole home. Saves ~$0.03/kWh on off-peak EV charging. Requires qualified Level 2 smart EV charger capable of separately tracking EV data. No contract, cancel anytime. Also offer Smart Charge Management (SCM) program: up to $120/year bill credits for allowing BGE to schedule charging — pairs with EV-TOU for up to $240/year combined. Deregulated supply market — PTC $0.1487/kWh Jun-Sep 2026. Rates expire end of 2026, rate case required before 2027. Serves Baltimore City + 10 surrounding counties (~1.3M electric customers). Pepco (DC suburbs/Montgomery County) is separate utility.

Frequently asked questions

What are BGE's off-peak hours?

Nights and weekends (EV charger only)

When are peak electricity rates in Maryland?

Weekdays (peak hours apply to EV charger only, not whole home)

Can I switch BGE rate plans anytime?

Most utilities let you change rate plans, but some TOU or EV schedules require enrollment, smart meters, or a minimum commitment. Confirm on your utility's website.

Is BGE's time-of-use plan worth it for EV charging?

If you can shift EV charging and flexible loads to off-peak hours, BGE's TOU plan may lower your bill. Heavy peak-period usage (when rates are highest) can offset those savings.

Personalize this for your home

If you're a BGE customer, add your provider in Gleam, link your EV, and upload your bill. Gleam finds off-peak charging windows, rate plan savings, and solar opportunities based on your actual usage.

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Gleam is an independent service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by BGE or any other utility company. BGE is used descriptively to identify the service territory only. Rate information is for reference — always confirm current tariffs on your utility's official website before making billing decisions.