BGE serves central Maryland including Baltimore City and the surrounding metro counties — approximately 1.3 million electric customers.
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How Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) and Retail Suppliers Work Together
BGE serves Baltimore — significant healthcare, federal contractor, and commercial real estate load.
BGE handles distribution. Retail electric suppliers (RES) compete for commercial supply. The supply portion of your bill — typically the largest single line item for commercial accounts — is where retail competition applies. That's the piece a broker targets.
BGE delivery rates are regulated by the Maryland PSC. Standard Offer Service (SOS) is the default rate.
What "Switching Suppliers" Means for Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) Customers
RES switching in BGE territory is standard — one billing cycle, no service interruption.
30+ RES providers compete in BGE territory.
The process: you authorize a supplier to serve your account, they notify Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), and the change takes effect at your next billing cycle. No technician visit. No service interruption. Same reliability, different supply rate.
How We Source Rates in the Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) Territory
We submit your load profile to all active retail suppliers licensed in the Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) territory simultaneously. They compete. You get multiple offers — typically within 24–48 hours — with our plain-English explanation of each.
We don't represent any single supplier. Our fee comes from the supplier you choose, built into every quote at a rate that doesn't change whether you use a broker or not. You pay nothing out of pocket.
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Understanding Your Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) Commercial Bill
A typical commercial Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) bill has several distinct charges:
- Supply charge: Cost of electricity generation. This is negotiable — it's what retail suppliers compete on.
- Distribution/delivery charge: Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE)'s fee for owning and maintaining the wires. Regulated, fixed.
- Transmission charge: High-voltage grid cost, managed by PJM. Regulated, fixed.
- Demand charge: Based on your peak 15-minute interval each month. Can represent 30–50% of your total bill.
- Capacity charges: PJM capacity market costs. Pass-through, not negotiable with suppliers.
A broker focuses on the supply charge — the one component where you have leverage. We make sure you understand all other charges so there are no surprises.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does switching suppliers affect my Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) service?
No. Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) handles physical delivery of electricity regardless of which supplier you choose. RES switching in BGE territory is standard — one billing cycle, no service interruption. Your Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) account number stays the same; you'll simply see a different supplier name on the supply portion of your bill.
Why is my Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) bill so high?
Commercial Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) bills have several components: supply charges (electricity generation), delivery charges (wires and poles), transmission, capacity charges, and taxes. Only the supply charge is negotiable through a retail supplier. BGE handles distribution. Retail electric suppliers (RES) compete for commercial supply.
What is Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE)'s default service rate?
Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE)'s default service (or 'provider of last resort' service) is the rate applied to accounts that haven't chosen a retail supplier. BGE delivery rates are regulated by the Maryland PSC. Standard Offer Service (SOS) is the default rate. Competitive suppliers often offer better rates than default service for commercial accounts.
How do I get competing quotes for my Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) account?
We pull your 12-month usage history from Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) (with your authorization), build your load profile, and submit to 30+ active retail suppliers in the Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) territory. You receive competing offers within 24–48 hours at no cost.
What's the difference between Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) and a retail energy supplier?
Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) owns the wires that deliver electricity to your building. A retail energy supplier (REP) generates or purchases the electricity itself. You pay Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) for delivery and your chosen supplier for supply — two separate charges on one or two bills depending on the market structure.
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