When adverse weather affects our service area, BGE is prepared. If you experience a power outage or need to report a downed wire, please call 877.778.2222. BGE asks all customers, including those with smart meters, to report their outage. Outages may also be reported online, by texting OUT to MYBGE (69243), and via BGE’s free mobile app available today at the Apple Store or GooglePlay. BGE crews work as safely and quickly as possible to restore power.
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BALTIMORE (Jan. 14, 2021) – BGE urges residential customers who are not current on their BGE payments to visit BGE.com/billhelp or call 1.800.685.0123 immediately to speak with a customer care representative about establishing flexible payment arrangements and options for energy assistance grants. BGE recognizes the financial challenges customers may be facing due to the COVID-19 pandemic and is continuing to work with every customer who needs assistance to ensure the continuation of their gas and electric services.
Service terminations are always a last resort and can often be avoided if customers contact us to discuss options before they fall behind in their payments. BGE has expanded billing and payment options to include:
"The most important step that customers who need assistance can take is to contact us as soon as possible. Do not wait until you are in crisis or at risk of service suspension. The time is now to call us or visit BGE.com/billhelp," said BGE's chief customer officer, Tamla Olivier. "We will work with every single customer who contacts us to help them keep their service and make a plan to maintain future access."
For fastest service, customers should visit bge.com/billhelp to set up a payment arrangement. Customers can also set up a payment arrangement by selecting the option provided in the greeting when calling BGE. To make a payment, customers should utilize bge.com/payment or call 833-209-5245.
BGE customers can also apply for energy assistance through the Maryland Department of Human Services, by contacting their Local Energy Assistance Office, or by calling the Office of Home Energy Programs at 1-800-332-6347. BGE customers who have completed the energy assistance process with the State can also apply for further assistance with the Fuel Fund of Maryland.
As part of our comprehensive response to the pandemic, BGE has made the following contributions of shareholder dollars to support our customers:
Avoid Potential Scams Threatening Disconnection
All customers should be wary of potential scams threatening disconnection. Scammers have demanded immediate payment to avoid service disconnection via phone call, text message, and email. As a reminder:
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