BGE purchases electricity for customers who do not choose an alternative electricity supplier. Customers are charged for electricity – called Standard Offer Service (SOS) – under rates approved by the Maryland Public Service Commission. 

 

Customers have the option of purchasing natural gas and electricity from third party suppliers who may offer rates lower than BGE’s Standard Offer Service.  For customers who choose a third party supplier, BGE remains the energy delivery company and will continue to respond to power outages and other emergencies. Learn more about energy choice and third party suppliers.