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EIA Reports Erroneous Maryland Electric Rate Data (EIA Reported A Rate 13¢ Higher Than Actual Rate)
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The Maryland PSC said that, in a recent EIA report, the EIA posted inaccurate electricity price data for Maryland, showing a much higher rate and a much more dramatic increase in rates
EIA data is often used to compare retail supplier and default service rates
The PSC said in a news release, "Thanks to the vigilance of the Maryland Public Service Commission’s analysts, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) agreed that it posted inaccurate electricity price data in a March 2026 report."
The PSC said in a news release, "EIA had reported that, based on its data, Maryland had the second highest residential electricity rate in the country at an average of 35 cents/kWh, an 89% increase over last year. The error was noted by the Commission’s advisory staff, and EIA has since amended the rate to 22.2 cents/kWh -- almost 40% lower than the erroneous number and a 17% increase year-over-year."
"I want to commend our staff for noticing that this data did not align with information we have on utility rates and for asking EIA to revise their charts," said PSC Chair Kumar Barve. "We appreciate the efforts of EIA to correct the record."
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June 3, 2026
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