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 Programs and Services

​Electric Universal Service Program (EUSP) and Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP)

EUSP is a state program that helps qualifying limited-income customers pay the electric portion of their bills. MEAP provides a grant for qualifying limited-income customers regardless of their heating source. Call 1-800-332-6347 for information. EUSP and MEAP applications and brochures can be downloaded from the Maryland Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP) website, http://dhr.maryland.gov/benefits.

Check the Status of Your OHEP Grant Application

The Maryland Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP) has a new website available to help determine the status of your grant application. The website is www.myohepstatus.org.

Utility Service Protection Program (USPP)

Customers who enroll in either EUSP or MEAP are eligible to enroll in the USPP. This provides a means for limited-income to protect their utility service. Call 1-800-332-6347 for information, or visit Maryland Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP) website, http://dhr.maryland.gov/benefits.

Fuel Fund

Who Is Eligible?

Households eligible for other programs may also qualify for the Fuel Fund. Higher income households may be eligible if there is financial hardship, such as unemployment or high medical bills.

Where Do I Apply?

An applicant must first apply for the MEAP/EUSP Program at the Maryland Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP) before applying for the Fuel Fund. For more information on MEAP and EUSP call the Office of Home Energy Programs at 1-800-332-6347, or your local MEAP office.

To Apply for the Fuel Fund, call your local Fuel Fund office

The Fuel Fund gives needed assistance to families through many offices. More information can also be found in our Community Resource Guide (English or Spanish).

To Find an Agency

Fuel Fund of Maryland, Local Agency Contact List

2-1-1 Maryland​

2-1-1 Maryland provides a link to community health and human service resources statewide, 24/7, in over 150 languages. Dial 2-1-1 to find assistance when you or someone you know needs help. This includes child care, jobs, health care and insurance- to emergency services to help in a disaster or crisis.

 Contact BGE
​If you are having difficulty paying your gas and electric bills, we may be able to help you with payment arrangements. Please call one of the telephone numbers below to reach a BGE office.
 
For Collection Questions​: ​
Inside or Outside Baltimore Metropolitan Area​ 1-800-685-2210​
Online​ ​Contact Us
   
Business Office (for all other requests or questions):​
Inside or Outside Baltimore Metropolitan Area​​ 1-800-685-0123​​
Online Contact Us​
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Hearing and Speech Impaired (TTY/TDD):​ ​
Baltimore Metropolitan Area Maryland Relay Service​ 1-800-735-2258​
​Online Contact Us

 Energy Efficiency & Conservation Programs

Limited Income Energy Efficiency Program

Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is now administering The EmPOWER Maryland Low Income Energy Efficiency Program (LIEEP).This program helps qualified customers with the installation of energy conservation materials.
 
For more information on this program, please call 1-855-583-8976.

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

You may be eligible for help with weatherizing your property. Ask about weatherization when you apply for energy assistance or contact your local office at 1-855-583-8976 or visit them online.

BGE Smart Energy Savers Program®

BGE offers a host of empowering choices to help you conserve energy, save money and protect the environment. Take advantage of the variety of programs, services and incentives today.

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Billing & Payment Services

2016-2017 Community Resource Guide

2016-2017 Community Resource Guide 
 

2016-2017 Guia de Recursos de la Comunidad

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