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BGE to hold virtual meeting on transmission upgrade project to affect northeastern Baltimore County, southern Harford County

Posted on March 28, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—BGE will hold a virtual meeting in April to discuss a large transmission upgrade project called BGE Brandon Shores Mitigation. The project will affect Middle River, White Marsh, Fallston, and other areas in northeastern Baltimore County and southern Harford County. The project is necessary due to the announced retirement of Talen Energy’s Brandon Shores Generating Station, a significant coal-fired […]

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 […]

BGE to perform utility work by helicopter September 22 – 28

Posted on September 19, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—BGE will be using an utility helicopter contractor to perform work and inspect electric transmission structures along the right of way this week. The hours of operation will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 22 – 28, according to Councilman David Marks. Area residents and motorists may see the helicopter hovering near the flight path below. BGE […]

BGE launches electric vehicle rental program for Lyft drivers

Posted on July 29, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—BGE’s EVsmart team has launched an Electric Vehicles (EVs) ride-hailing program with Lyft. The program, designed to help Maryland achieve its goal of having reaching 300,000 Zero Emissions Vehicles on the road by 2025, receives partial funding through a Department of Energy (DOE) Community Program Grant, provided by the Mid-Atlantic Electrification Partnership. Through the program, BGE and Lyft are […]

BGE awards more than $200K in grants to 61 organizations to support environmental stewardship projects

Posted on August 27, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—BGE officials on Friday announced that the company has awarded 61 non-profit organizations grants totaling $215,750 to support environmental stewardship projects in the company’s service area. Now in its eighth year, the annual BGE Green Grants program has benefitted hundreds of innovative community projects with more than $2 million in charitable giving from BGE. “It is an honor to […]

BGE warns of phone scammers using COVID-19 pandemic to deceive customers [VIDEO]

Posted on February 20, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—BGE officials say they’ve recently seen increases in reports where scammers attempt to use the COVID-19 pandemic to trick utility customers. BGE says these individuals call customers and falsely claim that their electric or gas service will be disconnected unless payment is made. These impersonators instruct customers to buy a prepaid credit card and call back to a different […]

Applications for BGE small business grants to open on Wednesday

Posted on January 19, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—BGE officials have announced that the company will pledge $15 million to assist Maryland’s small businesses with COVID-19 relief and recovery. Eligible businesses located in BGE’s service area can apply for a $20,000 BGE Energizing Small Business Grant. This grant program is part of BGE’s comprehensive Customer Relief and Energy Infrastructure Investment Plan, designed to help the state’s economic […]

BGE urges customers to take advantage of flexible payment options, energy assistance in advance of end of moratorium on service terminations on Nov. 15

Posted on September 3, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—BGE this week reminded customers there are many payment and billing options and energy assistance programs available for those having difficulty keeping their accounts up to date. BGE officials say service terminations, which were suspended in March, are a last resort and many times, can be avoided, if customers contact them to discuss options before their accounts are in […]

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