Governor Moore Collaborates with BGE and United Way of Central Maryland to Introduce BGE Customer Relief Fund, Offering Eligible Customers One Time Grants from $250-$750 Starting July 1

Governor Wes Moore has teamed up with BGE, Pepco, Delmarva Power, and nonprofit organizations, including United Way of Central Maryland, the Salvation Army, Harford Community Action Agency, and Shore UP!, to establish the Customer Relief Fund.

For BGE, United Way of Central Maryland will manage the fund, with applications scheduled to open on July 1.

The fund will provide BGE residential customers with $15 million. Eligible customers could qualify for a one-time grant ranging from $250 to $750. 

 This fund is designed to provide $19 million in relief to limited- and middle-income customers in Maryland, who are facing rising energy bills. The fund was made possible by a one-time donation from Exelon, the parent company of the utilities, to the nonprofit partners, which will administer the funds across the BGE, Pepco, and Delmarva Power service areas in the state. 

"Not a day goes by without me hearing from Marylanders about their real and justified concerns over steep bill increases. We need to work together to get them relief -- and today, we are taking new actions to achieve exactly that," said Gov. Moore. "We are thankful to have BGE and United Way of Central Maryland at the table. But while this is an important step forward, it will not be the last. Marylanders are counting on us to put the interests of the people first."

“At BGE, we recognize the real and growing challenges our customers face due to rising energy costs,” said Tamla Olivier, president and CEO of BGE. “The BGE Customer Relief Fund reflects our deep commitment to supporting the communities we serve. Thanks to Exelon’s generous donation and our partnership with United Way of Central Maryland, we’re able to provide immediate, meaningful assistance to those who need it most—while continuing to work toward long-term solutions for energy affordability.” 

To apply or learn more about the Customer Relief Fund, customers should visit BGE.com/relief or call 800-685-0123.