BGE proposes load-management strategy to modernize Maryland's electric grid
Published on April 6, 2026.
Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) has proposed a proposal to reduce strain on the electric grid and lower energy costs. The proposal, if approved by the Maryland Public Service Commission, would connect customer-owned devices like home battery storage, electric vehicles, and other smart devices to create virtual power plants to balance the grid during high-demand periods. BGE customers would be able to join a program to earn incentives for allowing the utility to temporarily adjust how these devices use electricity during these times of high energy use. The move comes in response to the Distributed Renewable Integration and Vehicle Electrification Act of 2024.
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