Maryland energy prices are absolutely ridiculous. If you thought your energy bills were high this summer…just wait till next year. If only my retirement account was up like this.

• The average Pepco Washington, DC bill has increased more than 36% since 2004.

• The average Pepco Maryland bill has increased more than 63% since 2004.

• BGE rates have increased around 80% since 2006.

• Pepco Maryland’s summer 2008 rates were 6.69% higher than 2007 rates.