​Grants Support Area Nonprofits that Promote Environmental Stewardship

BALTIMORE (April 9, 2018) – Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE) is now accepting applications for its 2018 Green Grants program. All 501c3 nonprofit organizations within the BGE service area are eligible to apply for grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to fund projects or programs demonstrating a commitment to environmental stewardship. Applications may be submitted at bge.com/giving and must be received by the close of business on May 15, 2018.

"We are excited about the innovative ideas and initiatives that are sure to come from the minds of some of the region's most dedicated environmental advocates," said Alexander Núñez, BGE's senior vice president of regulatory and external affairs. "Since 2013, we've provided more than $1.6 million in Green Grants to nonprofits throughout the region in support of our steadfast commitment to powering a cleaner and brighter future for our customers and communities. We again look forward to partnering with these organizations to help improve the quality of life for all Marylanders."

BGE's commitment to environmental stewardship aligns with the goals of its parent company, Exelon Corporation.  Together, Exelon and its Maryland subsidiaries committed as part of a 2012 merger to maintaining an average of $7 million in annual charitable giving in the state over ten years. The annual BGE Green Grants program is a significant part of that commitment.

Applications for BGE's Green Grants are reviewed by an external committee of community stakeholders. For more information on the BGE Green Grants program, visit bge.com/giving. 

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BGE, founded in 1816 as the nation's first gas utility and headquartered in Baltimore, is Maryland's largest natural gas and electric utility. The company's approximately 3,200 employees are committed to safe and reliable power delivery to more than 1.25 million electric customers and more than 650,000 natural gas customers in central Maryland, as well as enhanced energy management, conservation, environmental stewardship and community assistance. J.D. Power's 2017 Electric Utility Business Customer Satisfaction Study(SM) ranked BGE highest in customer satisfaction with business electric service in the east among large utilities. 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.