What is the average electricity rate in Five Forks, Maryland?

The average residential electricity rate in Five Forks is approximately 21.12¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $153 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Five Forks?

Natural gas customers in Five Forks pay an average of $94 per month. The rate is approximately $1.54/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Five Forks, Maryland?

Electricity in Five Forks 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 Five Forks?

Five Forks 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 Five Forks electricity rates compare to Maryland averages?

Five Forks's electricity rate of 21.12¢/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 Five Forks?

To start electric service in Five Forks, 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.

Five Forks, Maryland Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Five Forks, Maryland

Five Forks residents in Maryland receive electric service through BGE (Baltimore Gas & Electric, Exelon) and natural gas distribution from BGE. Maryland's energy assistance programs, including LIHEAP and weatherization, are available to income-qualified Five Forks households.

Compared to the Maryland state average of 21.77¢/kWh/kWh, Five Forks's electricity rate of 21.12¢/kWh is 0.65¢ below the Maryland average. As Maryland is a deregulated market, Five Forks residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers to potentially reduce their supply rate.

Electric Utility in Five Forks

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

Natural Gas Utility in Five Forks

BGE
Washington Gas (AltaGas)
Chesapeake Utilities

Five Forks vs Maryland Energy Rates

Metric	Five Forks	Maryland Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	21.12¢	21.77¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.54	$1.56	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$153	$158	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$94	$95	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Five Forks Residents

As a Maryland city, Five Forks 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 Five Forks 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 Five Forks, Maryland

The average residential electricity rate in Five Forks is approximately 21.12¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $153 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Five Forks pay an average of $94 per month. The rate is approximately $1.54/therm per therm.
Electricity in Five Forks 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.
Five Forks natural gas service is provided by BGE and Washington Gas (AltaGas). Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.
Five Forks's electricity rate of 21.12¢/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 Five Forks, 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.