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BGE · 9 countiesBaltimore

Counties BGE serves, from EIA’s 2025 yearly report. Service areas are approximate.

Utility guide

BGE

The electric company for Baltimore and central Maryland.

About 1.2 million

homes served · EIA, 2025

About $199 a month

average home bill

1 (800) 685-0123bge.com (opens bge.com in a new tab)

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Baltimore
BGE · 9 counties

Counties BGE serves, from EIA’s 2025 yearly report. Service areas are approximate.

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Moving out of BGE’s area? Stop service on the day you leave.

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Outages

Power out?

Check the map first. If your home isn’t on it, let BGE know.

See a downed wire? Stay far away from it and call BGE at 1 (877) 778-2222 right away. If someone is hurt, call 911.

Contact information

Phone
1 (800) 685-0123
Website
bge.com (opens bge.com in a new tab)
Online
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FAQ

Questions about BGE

BGE doesn’t require a Social Security number. New customers can give their driver’s license information instead.

Information as of Oct 31, 2026.

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