Maryland & D.C. Power Price Update: Summer 2025 Brings Steep PTC Increases for PEPCO and BGE Customers

As summer approaches, electricity rates are climbing sharply across Maryland and D.C., with new Energy buyers and facility managers in Maryland and Washington, D.C. should take note: standard utility electricity prices are rising sharply this summer. Recent utility filings show notable increases in the Price to Compare (PTC) rates for several rate classes across PEPCO and Baltimore Gas & Electric (BGE), signaling higher bills for interval-metered commercial customers unless proactive action is taken.

Key Takeaways:

• PEPCO DC MGTLV: The average PTC for this medium general service rate class is now $0.13421/kWh, with on-peak prices topping out at $0.1454/kWh. This marks a significant climb over prior rates.
• PEPCO MD MGTLV II: Customers on this Maryland-based rate schedule will see an average of $0.11116/kWh, with on-peak prices reaching $0.1191/kWh—a 49% increase from the previous pricing period.
• BGE: The utility has proposed an average summer PTC of $0.12005/kWh, with peak pricing more than $0.016 higher than previous levels. For commercial and government facilities with interval metering, this represents a considerable shift in seasonal operating costs.

What This Means for Energy Buyers:

The sharp increases in utility default supply rates highlight the importance of active energy procurement strategies. Organizations relying on standard utility supply will face significantly higher costs unless they take steps to manage risk.

With these increases, energy buyers should consider:

• Evaluating competitive supply offers
• Exploring different product configurations to maximize savings opportunities
• Monitoring market trends for strategic procurement windows
• Using AI-powered rate check tools to benchmark utility PTCs against real-time supplier offers

Final Thoughts:

These rising rates are being driven by capacity shortfalls, grid congestion, and ai-related spikes in demand. If your business is still relying on utility default supply, now is the time to rethink your strategy. Inaction could lead to unexpected – and avoidable – cost increases. Don’t wait for a higher bill to force your hand.

Use Zentility to compare rates, plan proactively, and protect your bottom line.