Updated: March 2026
Commercial rate guide for BGE — Central Maryland including Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and surrounding counties (Anne Arundel, Carroll, Harford, Howard)
Schedule GL (general service large) for loads above 60 kW with demand charges. Schedule GS for smaller commercial. PJM capacity costs allocated via peak load contribution (PLC). Gas rates under Schedule C.
Rising
7.2% electric delivery increase effective January 2026 approved by MD PSC; 4.8%
7.2% electric delivery increase effective January 2026 approved by MD PSC; 4.8% gas base rate increase effective November 2025
Property managers with BGE accounts frequently encounter these billing challenges:
PJM capacity peak load contribution (PLC) tag spikes
EmPOWER surcharge allocations to commercial accounts
Gas degree day adjustments causing billing variability
SOS (Standard Offer Service) rate changes
Demand charge ratchet on Schedule GL accounts
Businesses can choose their energy supplier in this market.
Full electric supply choice since 2000. Gas supply choice also available. Delivery regulated by BGE under MD PSC oversight.
EmPOWER Maryland program cost recovery rider update pending; multi-year electric and gas rate plan filed with MD PSC
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