Posted on 12/31/25
| News Source: FOX45
Baltimore, MD - Dec. 31, 2025 - A new report revealed that Maryland is the most expensive state for utilities, while Baltimore is the country's 5th-most expensive city.
Households in Maryland pay a median of $546 monthly and over $6,500 annually, while Baltimore residents fork over $503 monthly and over $6,000 yearly, according to the report by doxo, an online bill-paying platform.
elegate Brian Chisholm, a Republican representing Anne Arundel County, expressed concern over the state's energy policies. "It's not surprising at all. Obviously, we've had this assault on any energy generation in the state of Maryland for 10 years now," he said. "Baltimore City people are trying to decide now whether they're going to pay their utility bill, their rent bill, or their mortgage."
Gov. Wes Moore recently signed an executive order aimed at reducing energy costs and holding utility companies accountable. The order also established an energy subcabinet and advisory council to explore long-term energy solutions.
"Utility companies will be asked to look into new technologies instead of building unnecessarily costly projects that benefit them," Gov. Moore said.
However, Del. Chisholm voiced concerns about the effectiveness of such measures, saying, "My concern is we've done this before in the past and then we just shut out those voices."