UPDATE: BGE has announced that they will extend this ‘grace period’ to June 1, 2020. Original story below… —— BALTIMORE, MD—Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent state of emergency that has been declared in Maryland, and with many businesses and institutions following Centers for Disease Control Guidance to temporarily shut down or limit operations to slow the virus spread, […]
UPDATE: The Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company reports that the victim fell off of his ladder and was electrocuted when the ladder struck power lines. The patient regained a pulse following CPR. Original story below… —— JOPPA, MD—Paramedics are responding to a reported case of electrocution in the Joppa area. At around 4:45 p.m., units responded to the 700-block of Falconer […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Public Service Commission will now share certain information regarding complaints filed by customers against electric and natural gas suppliers. The information will assist customers shopping for an energy supplier to make informed decisions regarding the selection of a supplier or to follow up on a contact made by a supplier agent. Maryland utility customers have the option […]
BALTIMORE, MD–The Maryland Public Service Commission will hold three public comment hearings on the request by Baltimore Gas and Electric Company to increase its electric distribution rates by $81.8 million and its gas service rates by $68.1 million, for a total of $149.9 million. BGE, a subsidiary of Exelon Corporation, serves 1.9 million electric and gas customers in central Maryland. […]
BALTIMORE, MD – BGE will launch its first Energy Savings Day of the summer on Wednesday, July 17, and asks customers to conserve energy between the hours of 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. to earn a credit on their next bill. BGE typically schedules Energy Savings Days when an increased demand for electricity throughout the Mid-Atlantic region is anticipated. The […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD – Baltimore County is preparing for the resurfacing of two miles of Joppa Road The busy thoroughfare will be repaved from Magledt Road to Belair Road in Carney/Nottingham. Councilman David Marks said on Saturday night that the final stage before resurfacing is currently underway as BGE completes its work. Motorists should bear in mind that this will be […]
BALTIMORE, MD – BGE officials say they have seen a recent increase in reports of individuals calling BGE customers and falsely claiming 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 phone number with the personal identification number (PIN) or other […]
BALTIMORE, MD – June is National Safety Month, and Baltimore Gas and Electric is taking the opportunity to remind local residents about the importance of natural gas and electric safety. While BGE’s top priority is always the safety of its employees and customers, it’s important that customers understand their role in energy safety as well. Natural gas is colorless, tasteless, […]