What is the average electricity rate in Fairmount Heights, Maryland?

The average residential electricity rate in Fairmount Heights is approximately 21.77¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $158 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Fairmount Heights?

Natural gas customers in Fairmount Heights pay an average of $95 per month. The rate is approximately $1.56/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Fairmount Heights, Maryland?

Electricity in Fairmount Heights is distributed by BGE (Baltimore Gas & Electric, Exelon) and Pepco (Washington Pepco Holdings). Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Fairmount Heights?

Fairmount Heights natural gas service is provided by BGE and Washington Gas (AltaGas). Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.

How do Fairmount Heights electricity rates compare to Maryland averages?

Fairmount Heights's electricity rate of 21.77¢/kWh is below the Maryland state average of 21.77¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.

How do I start or stop utility service in Fairmount Heights?

To start electric service in Fairmount Heights, contact BGE (Baltimore Gas & Electric, Exelon) and Pepco (Washington Pepco Holdings). For gas service, contact BGE and Washington Gas (AltaGas). You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.

Fairmount Heights, Maryland Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Fairmount Heights, Maryland

Fairmount Heights is a community in Maryland served by BGE (Baltimore Gas & Electric, Exelon) for electric and BGE for gas. The area's utility rates reflect Maryland's statewide energy market and the region's humid subtropical, cold winters in mountains climate.

Compared to the Maryland state average of 21.77¢/kWh/kWh, Fairmount Heights's electricity rate of 21.77¢/kWh is 0.00¢ below the Maryland average. As Maryland is a deregulated market, Fairmount Heights residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers to potentially reduce their supply rate.

Electric Utility in Fairmount Heights

BGE (Baltimore Gas & Electric, Exelon)
Pepco (Washington Pepco Holdings)
Delmarva Power
SMECO (Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative)

Natural Gas Utility in Fairmount Heights

BGE
Washington Gas (AltaGas)
Chesapeake Utilities

Fairmount Heights vs Maryland Energy Rates

Metric	Fairmount Heights	Maryland Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	21.77¢	21.77¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.56	$1.56	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$158	$158	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$95	$95	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Fairmount Heights Residents

As a Maryland city, Fairmount Heights residents can access the following state and local assistance programs:

✅ Maryland LIHEAP
✅ Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP)
✅ Electric Universal Service Program (EUSP)
✅ EmPower Maryland

Energy-Saving Tips for Fairmount Heights Residents

✓ Insulate your attic to at least R-49 to reduce winter heat loss by up to 15%.
✓ Install a programmable thermostat and set it to 68°F while home, 60°F while sleeping or away.
✓ Seal air leaks around windows and doors before the heating season to cut drafts.
✓ Schedule an annual furnace tune-up every fall to maintain peak efficiency.
✓ Use heavy drapes on north-facing windows during winter to reduce cold air infiltration.

FAQ — Gas & Electricity in Fairmount Heights, Maryland

The average residential electricity rate in Fairmount Heights is approximately 21.77¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $158 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Fairmount Heights pay an average of $95 per month. The rate is approximately $1.56/therm per therm.
Electricity in Fairmount Heights is distributed by BGE (Baltimore Gas & Electric, Exelon) and Pepco (Washington Pepco Holdings). Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Fairmount Heights natural gas service is provided by BGE and Washington Gas (AltaGas). Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.
Fairmount Heights's electricity rate of 21.77¢/kWh is below the Maryland state average of 21.77¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.
To start electric service in Fairmount Heights, contact BGE (Baltimore Gas & Electric, Exelon) and Pepco (Washington Pepco Holdings). For gas service, contact BGE and Washington Gas (AltaGas). You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.