What is the average electricity rate in Shady Side, Maryland?

The average residential electricity rate in Shady Side is approximately 21.33¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $155 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Shady Side?

Natural gas customers in Shady Side pay an average of $98 per month. The rate is approximately $1.61/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Shady Side, Maryland?

Electricity in Shady Side 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 Shady Side?

Shady Side 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 Shady Side electricity rates compare to Maryland averages?

Shady Side's electricity rate of 21.33¢/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 Shady Side?

To start electric service in Shady Side, 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.

Shady Side, Maryland Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Shady Side, Maryland

In Shady Side, 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, Shady Side's electricity rate of 21.33¢/kWh is 0.44¢ below the Maryland average. As Maryland is a deregulated market, Shady Side residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers to potentially reduce their supply rate.

Electric Utility in Shady Side

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

Natural Gas Utility in Shady Side

BGE
Washington Gas (AltaGas)
Chesapeake Utilities

Shady Side vs Maryland Energy Rates

Metric	Shady Side	Maryland Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	21.33¢	21.77¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.61	$1.56	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$155	$158	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$98	$95	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Shady Side Residents

As a Maryland city, Shady Side 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 Shady Side 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 Shady Side, Maryland

The average residential electricity rate in Shady Side is approximately 21.33¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $155 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Shady Side pay an average of $98 per month. The rate is approximately $1.61/therm per therm.
Electricity in Shady Side 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.
Shady Side natural gas service is provided by BGE and Washington Gas (AltaGas). Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.
Shady Side's electricity rate of 21.33¢/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 Shady Side, 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.