BGE provides updated electricity price increase impact on customer bills

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — As July approaches, the hottest month of summer, BGE is reminding customers how they can save money by conserving energy.

Last Thursday, Governor Wes Moore, along with executives from several utility companies, including BGE, announced a new customer relief fund, aiming to reduce the burden of energy bills. Through a donation by Exelon, BGE’s parent company, the fund will provide BGE residential customers with $15 million dollars. Individual customers who qualify could receive a one-time grant ranging from $250 to $750.

BGE says a customer’s bill will increase depending on how much electricity is used in their household.

Here are some tips on how to conserve energy:

• Schedule service for your HVAC system to keep it operating efficiently.
• Lower your water heater temperature (set to 120 degrees).
• Raise your thermostat to a level that is still safe and comfortable.
• Install shades and/or blinds and keep them pulled when the sun is shining.
• Monitor your energy usage in your BGE My Account on bge.com or in the BGE mobile app.
• View My Usage: enables customers to visualize and explore their patterns of energy consumption and associated costs.
• Bill Comparison: compares a customer’s current bill with previous bills to identify trends in energy fluctuations.
• What Uses Most: breaks down a customer’s top three energy use categories and provides personalized tips.

Visit bge.com/heretohelp for ways to manage your bill, use energy more efficiently, or access energy assistance.