Energy efficiency programs, like the ENERGY STAR® rebates and discounts offered as part of BGE’s Smart Energy Savers Program℠ benefit all BGE residential customers. They help to reduce energy use and control energy costs. Using less energy reduces the need for new power plants and transmission lines, saving money for all customers. It also provides significant environmental benefits.

BGE residential customers pay a small electric efficiency charge included in their electric distribution rate. This electric efficiency charge was approved by the Maryland Public Service Commission and amounts to $.00035 per kWh.

For a typical home that uses 1,000 kWh per month, the electric efficiency charge currently amounts to about $0.35 per month. You can easily offset this cost by installing just one CFL in a high use fixture such as a porch light or kitchen light.

For billing questions pertaining to the efficiency charge, please call 410-685-0123 or 1-800-685-0123.