How to Lower your BGE Bill in Six Steps

Everything touching consumer energy bills went haywire in 2025. This Maryland Office of People's Counsel fact sheet explains why. 

And buckle up because BGE electricity rates rose again beginning September 1, 2025.  BGE residential accounts will pay the highest all-in electricity rates in decades.

In order for Maryland utility bills to drop, a few things need to happen. First, the PJM grid needs more energy load given AI’s demands (the cleaner energy, the better). Second, our state legislators and regulators need to continue the drive and focus on affordability with our regulated utilities and our regional PJM grid.  These fixes are long term though.

In order to lower your BGE bill now, you will need to take action. This real-world guide will help you. 

Steps 1 through 4 are quick and painless. You will save at least 10% off your electricity bill and be a smarter utility customer. While Steps 5 through 7 take more effort, the payout is bigger. And if you decide to wait on the bigger energy efficiency steps, at least you the steps to take and who to contact when you’re ready. All the web links suggested in this guide are found at the end in a handy chart.

A note for renters: It’s tough to control a utility bill for a building you don’t own. Step #8 shares plenty of programs to help you make your rental’s utility bill affordable.

Good luck! Laurel