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Utility Providers in Essex, Maryland

Essex is served by 16 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Baltimore County.

Baltimore County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Essex vs. US average

Electricity
16.5¢/kWh
≈ About US average (16.5¢)
↓ 8% below MD state average (17.9¢)
Natural gas
$16.14/Mcf
↑ 11% above US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Essex-area providers. State and US electric averages from EIA Form 861 (2024). Natural gas prices from EIA Form 176 (2024, $/Mcf). US avg electricity: 16.5¢/kWh · US avg gas: $14.50/Mcf.

Typical monthly utility bills in Essex

Electricity$150-$199 (16.5¢–16.5¢/kWh)
Natural gas$150-$199
Water & sewer~$15/month

Figures from U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates, reflecting households that pay utilities separately from rent. In dense urban areas where heat or hot water is often included in rent, these numbers represent the subset of residents who pay directly.

How Essex heats its homes

46%
40%
15%

46% natural gas · 40% electricity · 15% other fuels

Electric rates in Essex

Residential rates range from 16.5¢ to 16.5¢ per kWh.

Essex
16.5¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Essex is served by Baltimore Gas & Electric Co, a investor owned utility.

Note: Maryland has a competitive electricity market — you may be able to choose your supplier.

Internet providers in Essex

Essex has strong broadband coverage.

Lightpath
10,000 Mbps
Fiber
Xfinity
4,000 Mbps
Fiber / Cable
Verizon
940 Mbps
Fiber / Fixed Wireless
AT&T
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

Availability varies by address. Based on FCC Broadband Data Collection filings.

Electric 1 provider

Baltimore Gas & Electric Co
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Natural Gas 1 provider

Baltimore Gas And Electric Co
(800) 685-0123 · www.bge.com

Water 8 providers

CHAPEL HILL NURSING CENTER
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ELKRIDGE ESTATES OF ROLAND PARK
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GLEN MEADOWS RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
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GRAMERCY LLC (AKA KOINONIA PARTNERSHIP )
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GRANITE MOBILE HOME PARK
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PHOENIX
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STELLA MARIS
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SUNNYBROOK
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Internet 6 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
1-800-288-2020 · www.att.com/internet/
Lightpath
Fiber up to 10,000 Mbps
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T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
1-844-275-9310 · www.t-mobile.com/home-internet
Verizon
Fiber / Fixed Wireless up to 940 Mbps
1-800-837-4966 · www.verizon.com/home/fios/
Xfinity
Fiber / Cable up to 4,000 Mbps
1-800-934-6489 · www.xfinity.com/
Xtel Communications
Cable / DSL
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ZIP codes in Essex, MD

21221

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Disclaimer: Provider information is sourced from federal databases including HIFLD, EPA SDWIS, FCC Broadband Data, and EIA-861. Utility cost estimates are from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Local electric rates are based on 2023 NREL Utility Rate Database data; state and US averages are from EIA Form 861 (2024). Coverage areas are approximate and may not reflect recent changes. Please verify directly with your provider.

Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau, NREL, EIA-861, HIFLD, EPA, FCC. Last updated: May 2026.