​Electric field workers recognized for providing safe and reliable service to customers

BALTIMORE (July 10, 2017) – In celebration of National Lineworker Appreciation Day, BGE honors the men and women who work tirelessly, day-in and day-out, to serve electric customers across the region. BGE celebrates electric field workers, including those who work in substations, on underground and overhead systems and in other areas of BGE's electric distribution system. They respond 24 hours a day, seven days a week, on weekends and holidays, and in challenging conditions to keep the lights on for customers. Similarly, in March, BGE joined with the American Gas Association, our peer Exelon gas utilities PECO and Delmarva Power, and gas companies across the nation in marking the second annual Natural Gas Utility Workers' Day.

"We are proud of the men and women working in the field, often as first responders in challenging conditions, to bring safe and reliable energy service to our customers," said Stephen J. Woerner, BGE president and chief operating officer. "We are truly appreciative and thankful for their unwavering commitment to our customers, no matter what challenges they may face."

To honor the nation's lineworkers, a resolution was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives designating July 10, 2017, as National Lineworker Appreciation Day. BGE joins energy companies across the nation, including Exelon sister utilities Atlantic City Electric, ComEd, Delmarva Power, PECO and Pepco, in honoring electric field workers.

Join utilities nationwide in saying thank you by using the hashtag #thankalineworker on social media. Connect with BGE on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

BGE remains committed to driving innovation and creating a diverse and inclusive culture – helping employees to work more creatively to safely and efficiently serve customers and the local community.​

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BGE, founded in 1816 as the nation's first gas utility, is Maryland's largest natural gas and electric utility. Headquartered in Baltimore, BGE delivers power to more than 1.25 million electric customers and more than 650,000 natural gas customers in central Maryland. The company's approximately 3,200 employees are committed to the safe and reliable delivery of natural gas and electricity, as well as enhanced energy management, conservation, environmental stewardship and community assistance. The company also has an estimated annual economic impact of $5 billion of output in its service area, supporting more than 9,500 local jobs and producing $923 million in labor income. BGE is a subsidiary of Exelon Corporation (NYSE: EXC), the nation's leading competitive energy provider. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter, YouTube  and Flickr.