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Governor Wes Moore Westminster Storm Damage

Governor Moore visits Carroll County to survey storm damage

Posted on August 10, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week visited Westminster in Carroll County to survey major damage incurred as the result of statewide storm activity. The governor was joined by Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller, Maryland State Police Superintendent Colonel Roland L. Butler, Jr., Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld, Maryland Department of Emergency Management Secretary Russell Stickland, Carroll County Commission […]

Almost 43,000 still without power following Monday night’s storms

Posted on August 8, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—BGE crews are working around the clock to restore power to those affected by Monday night’s severe storms. As off 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, almost 43,000 residents in BGE’s coverage area are still without power. The hardest hit areas were Carroll County, Baltimore County, and Harford County, there is widespread damage throughout the BGE service area. […]

Injuries reported after vehicle crashes into utility pole in Fallston

Posted on July 31, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

FALLSTON, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Monday afternoon accident in Fallston. The crash was reported at around 4:30 p.m. on July 31, 2023 on Belair Road near Wilgis Road. The Fallston Volunteer Fire & Ambulance Company reports that a single vehicle struck a utility pole. At this time, one patient is being evaluated and BGE crews are being […]

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Two sessions set for public to comment on impacts of BGE’s proposed rate increase

Posted on July 25, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Public Service Commission has scheduled two initial virtual public comment hearings on the multi-year rate plan filed in February by Baltimore Gas and Electric. Utility customers and other interested parties are invited to take part in the hearings on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at 7 p.m. and Wednesday, August 23 at 7 p.m. The Commission will schedule […]

Electrical fire in Carney shuts down Cromwell Bridge Road

Posted on July 13, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

CARNEY, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Thursday morning electrical fire in the Carney area. At just before 10:30 a.m. on July 13, 2023, units responded to the pumping station located in the 2000-block of Cromwell Bridge Road (21234). Arriving units found smoke showing from the station. BGE and hazmat crews are responding. Cromwell Bridge Road has been shut […]

BGE to replace insulators in Carney area

Posted on April 11, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

CARNEY, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Tuesday passed along information about an upcoming aerial project on the transmission lines in northern Perry Hall and Carney. Between April 15 and April 22, 2023, BGE will be replacing all existing porcelain insulators with new toughened glass insulators within the circuit pictured above. Residents will see helicopters along this route during this […]

Two arrested in plot to attack Baltimore’s power grid, including Perry Hall substation

Posted on February 6, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE 2: Russell and Clendaniel have both been indicted. UPDATE: This story has been updated with a statement from BGE and Exelon. Original story below… —— BALTIMORE, MD—Two people have been arrested after authorities said they planned to carry out an attack on Baltimore’s power grid. Federal authorities on Monday announced that the FBI had captured two suspects before they […]

Overnight transformer fires knock out power in Carney

Posted on January 23, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

CARNEY, MD—Multiple transformer explosions knocked out power to some local residents overnight. At around 4 a.m. on Monday, transformer fires broke out at the BGE station along Northwind Road in Carney. Witnesses reported being awakened by three or four loud booms, then seeing several fire trucks and BGE vehicles arrive at the scene. Power was knocked out to several neighborhoods […]