BGE prepares for summer storm season

BALTIMORE, MD – BGE is prepared to respond to extreme weather and urges customers to take steps now that can help protect their families and properties. Continued investments in electric system upgrades, new innovative technologies, and the company’s dedicated employees have combined to reduce the average length of a service interruption by 50 minutes since 2012 – but the company […]

Councilman Marks: nighttime drilling will end on Belair Road

PERRY HALL, MD – Baltimore County Councilman David Marks says he was contacted by numerous Perry Hall residents this week about a late-night drilling noise emanating from Belair Road corridor in Perry Hall. Marks contacted local utilities and agencies and received the following email on Friday, indicating that the work would stop immediately: Dear Councilman Marks, Thank you for bringing […]

Truck takes down power lines in Fallston

Crews are on the scene of a Monday afternoon crash in Fallston. The crash was reported at just after 12:30 p.m. in the area of Munford Drive at Forbes Lane. A box truck reportedly took down power lines in the crash. BGE crews are responding to the scene. There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists should use caution […]

White Marsh, Rosedale, Middle River volunteer fire companies receive grant from BGE

NOTTINGHAM, MD – Thirteen Baltimore County volunteer fire companies have received grants for equipment and preparedness through BGE’s Emergency Response and Safety Grant program. BGE awarded more than $272,000 in grants to the Baltimore County companies and 52 other fire companies and non-profits throughout Maryland at a press event held yesterday at the Arbutus Volunteer Fire Department. Baltimore County Acting […]

BGE warns of door-to-door scammers

BGE is warning local residents to be on alert for scammers. The company says utility imposters may knock on doors offering discounts on electric bills. “We are a regulated utility and we cannot offer discounts on our rates,” said BGE officials. “Also, we’ll never ask for your choice ID numbers on your bill.” To shop authorized suppliers, BGE customers can visit https://www.bge.com/MyAccount/MyService/Pages/MySupplierOptions.aspx.

Fallston crash brings down pole, wires

Crews are on the scene of a Monday afternoon crash in Fallston. The crash was reported at about 4:30 p.m. at the intersection of Carrs Mill Road at Wildwood Drive. A vehicle reportedly struck a utility pole, bringing the power and power lines down onto the roadway. The roadway has been shut down. BGE crews are heading to the scene. […]