What is the average electricity rate in Mount Airy, Maryland?

The average residential electricity rate in Mount Airy is approximately 21.99¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $160 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Mount Airy?

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

Which electric company serves Mount Airy, Maryland?

Electricity in Mount Airy 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 Mount Airy?

Mount Airy 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 Mount Airy electricity rates compare to Maryland averages?

Mount Airy's electricity rate of 21.99¢/kWh is above the Maryland state average of 21.77¢/kWh. Urban areas often have higher distribution costs.

How do I start or stop utility service in Mount Airy?

To start electric service in Mount Airy, 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.

Mount Airy, Maryland Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Mount Airy, Maryland

In Mount Airy, Maryland, BGE (Baltimore Gas & Electric, Exelon) handles electricity distribution and BGE manages natural gas service. Maryland residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers through the state's deregulated market to reduce supply costs.

Compared to the Maryland state average of 21.77¢/kWh/kWh, Mount Airy's electricity rate of 21.99¢/kWh is 0.22¢ above the Maryland average. As Maryland is a deregulated market, Mount Airy residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers to potentially reduce their supply rate.

Electric Utility in Mount Airy

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

Natural Gas Utility in Mount Airy

BGE
Washington Gas (AltaGas)
Chesapeake Utilities

Mount Airy vs Maryland Energy Rates

Metric	Mount Airy	Maryland Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	21.99¢	21.77¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.54	$1.56	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$160	$158	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$94	$95	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Mount Airy Residents

As a Maryland city, Mount Airy 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 Mount Airy 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 Mount Airy, Maryland

The average residential electricity rate in Mount Airy is approximately 21.99¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $160 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Mount Airy pay an average of $94 per month. The rate is approximately $1.54/therm per therm.
Electricity in Mount Airy 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.
Mount Airy natural gas service is provided by BGE and Washington Gas (AltaGas). Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.
Mount Airy's electricity rate of 21.99¢/kWh is above the Maryland state average of 21.77¢/kWh. Urban areas often have higher distribution costs.
To start electric service in Mount Airy, 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.