Commercial Energy in Baltimore, MD

Commercial electricity in Baltimore averages approximately 12.1¢/kWh based on Maryland state data (EIA 2025 commercial sector averages). Your actual rate depends on your utility rate schedule, demand charges, power factor, and in deregulated markets, your chosen retail supplier. Contact BGE or a licensed energy broker for current quotes.

The primary commercial electric utility in Baltimore is BGE (Baltimore Gas & Electric, Exelon). Baltimore is in a deregulated market — your utility handles wires/delivery while you can choose your own retail electricity supplier for the commodity portion of your bill.

Baltimore businesses are eligible for federal incentives including the 30% Investment Tax Credit (ITC) for solar and battery storage, the 179D tax deduction (up to $5.36/sqft for energy-efficient commercial buildings), and the 40% bonus depreciation for qualifying equipment in 2026. Maryland state incentives through DSIRE apply. Your utility — BGE — may also offer direct rebates for qualifying commercial efficiency upgrades. Use our Incentive Finder for a personalized list.

Commercial solar ROI in Baltimore depends on your utility rate, available roof space, local solar irradiance, and federal + Maryland incentives. MD has Moderate solar potential. Commercial solar projects often achieve payback periods of 7–10 years with federal incentives applied. Get a free energy audit for a site-specific analysis.

Yes. C-PACE (Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy) financing is available in Maryland. C-PACE allows Baltimore commercial property owners to finance energy efficiency, solar, storage, and resiliency improvements with repayment attached to the property via a special assessment — enabling 100% upfront financing with repayment spread over 10–30 years.