What is the average electricity rate in West Laurel, Maryland?

The average residential electricity rate in West Laurel is approximately 20.90¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $152 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in West Laurel?

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

Which electric company serves West Laurel, Maryland?

Electricity in West Laurel 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 West Laurel?

West Laurel 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 West Laurel electricity rates compare to Maryland averages?

West Laurel's electricity rate of 20.90¢/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 West Laurel?

To start electric service in West Laurel, 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.

West Laurel, Maryland Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in West Laurel, Maryland

West Laurel 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, West Laurel's electricity rate of 20.90¢/kWh is 0.87¢ below the Maryland average. As Maryland is a deregulated market, West Laurel residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers to potentially reduce their supply rate.

Electric Utility in West Laurel

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

Natural Gas Utility in West Laurel

BGE
Washington Gas (AltaGas)
Chesapeake Utilities

West Laurel vs Maryland Energy Rates

Metric	West Laurel	Maryland Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	20.90¢	21.77¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.54	$1.56	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$152	$158	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$94	$95	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for West Laurel Residents

As a Maryland city, West Laurel 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 West Laurel 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 West Laurel, Maryland

The average residential electricity rate in West Laurel is approximately 20.90¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $152 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in West Laurel pay an average of $94 per month. The rate is approximately $1.54/therm per therm.
Electricity in West Laurel 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.
West Laurel natural gas service is provided by BGE and Washington Gas (AltaGas). Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.
West Laurel's electricity rate of 20.90¢/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 West Laurel, 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.