BGE Customer Relief Fund
The BGE Customer Relief Fund was a one-time assistance program created to help limited- and middle-income BGE customers manage higher energy costs. Funded by a charitable contribution from Exelon, the program was administered in Central Maryland by United Way of Central Maryland.
The fund is now closed.
ALERT: BGE, its contractors, and its affiliates will never ask you for cash or a check or to purchase a pre-paid credit card to make a payment on your bill. All BGE employees and contractors/affiliates carry identification, including company ID badges displaying their name, photograph, and identification number. To verify a BGE employee’s identity or that of an affiliate, please call BGE at 1-800-685-0123. More information on imposters and scams can be found here.
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT
We have reached the maximum number of applications and are reviewing and processing all remaining applications to ensure support is provided where it’s needed most.
We know energy costs are challenging, and we’re committed to continuing to provide meaningful support.
If you are still in need of assistance with your energy costs, BGE offers additional assistance programs. Visit bge.com/heretohelp to explore:
- Personalized recommendations via our Assistance Finder.
- Financial assistance through state programs and the Fuel Fund of Maryland.
- Payment arrangements and due-date extensions. If you have special circumstances and need payment arrangements beyond 12 months, please call BGE at 800-685-0123.
- Budget billing offers a predictable monthly bill that spreads energy costs throughout the year.
Note: Support is also arriving from the Legislative Energy Relief Refund, which provides two credits to eligible residential electric customers and is funded by $200 million from the Maryland General Assembly. This was approved as part of the Next Generation Energy Act (Senate Bill 937 and House Bill 1035).
For help with access to other needs, visit United Way’s webpage at uwcm.org.
