SETTING UP UTILITIES IN MARYLAND
Maryland
⚡ Electricity Providers
Electric service in Maryland varies by region. Here are the main providers:
- PEPCO (Potomac Electric Power Company)
Phone: 202-833-7500
Website: www.pepco.com
- Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE)
Phone: 410-685-0123
Website: www.bge.com
- Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO)
Phone: 1-888-440-3311
Website: www.smeco.coop
- Choptank Electric Cooperative (Eastern Shore)
Phone: 877-892-0001
Website: www.choptankelectric.coop
- Allegheny Power (Western Maryland)
Phone: 800-255-3443
Website: www.alleghenypower.com
🚰 Water & Sewer
If you are buying or selling your home, the title company will handle the transfer of water service for you.
- Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC)
Phone: 301-206-9772
Website: www.wssc.dst.md.us
🔥 Natural Gas
Depending on your area, you may have one of the following gas providers:
- Washington Gas
Phone: 800-752-7520
Website: www.washingtongas.com
- Columbia Gas of Maryland
Phone: 888-460-4332
Website: www.columbiagaspamd.com
📞 Internet, TV & Phone Options
You have a couple of main providers in the area. Here’s how to get started with each:
- Verizon (Fios)
Phone: 202-954-6263
Website: www.verizon.com - Comcast (Xfinity)
Phone: 1-800-266-2278
Website: www.comcast.com
🏛️ General Government Services
Need help with driver’s licenses, voter registration, or other state services? The official Maryland government portal is your resource for all public services.
Phone: 877-634-6361
Website: www.maryland.gov


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