Renewing History: How BGE is Modernizing Baltimore’s Gas Infrastructure
On Gough Street in East Baltimore, history runs beneath the pavement. A 30-inch cast iron gas main installed in 1877 has been delivering safe and...
A Literary Hub That’s Meant to Be: Energizing Small Business Grantee Wyrd Bookstore
After the pandemic, Ann Murphy, the owner of Wyrd Bookstore, felt even her most bookish neighbors had enjoyed more their fill of alone time. That’s when things got “Wyrd” (pronounced WEE-urd) in Edgewater, Maryland, an Old English concept that individuals have the...
Bringing Solar Power Home: BGE and the Exelon Foundation Partner with Civic Works to Expand Clean Energy in Baltimore Homes
At BGE, we believe that building a stronger Baltimore starts with working together. That’s why we’re proud to join forces with the Exelon Foundation and Civic Works to make clean and affordable energy...
Taking Pipeline Inspections to New Heights Using Drone Technology
At the Liberty Reservoir Bridge, Baltimore County and Carroll County meet, and throughout Maryland BGE is taking innovation to new heights. Using drone technology, we’re...
Bright Spots: Brian Murphy – Turning Rock Bottom into a Beacon of Hope
Every community has its bright spots—people whose resilience and compassion light the way for others. For Brian Murphy, Community Engagement Manager at Helping Up Mission in Baltimore...
From Towers to Monopoles: An Important Transmission Upgrade
Over 100 years ago, starting in 1908, transmission towers were built to power communities. Over time, they began to show their age. With splice failures and broken conductors, they threatened...
The Beauty of Our Backyard: Energizing Business Grant Recipient Vibe & Wave Charters
Kashad McPherson, “Captain Kay,” owner of Vibe & Wave Charters, was born and raised in Baltimore City just 20 minutes from the Inner Harbor. But he rarely, if ever, spent time there. ...
Reducing Outages: BGE’s First In-House Hendrix Aerial Cable Project
On Old York Road in Baltimore County, BGE had crews stationed to install Hendrix Aerial Cables as part of a major reliability upgrade. This project...
Local Market Uplifts, Unites, and Inspires: Energizing Business Grant Recipient Culinary Architecture
When Washington, D.C. native Sylva Lin moved to Baltimore, she noticed a hole in the market where a high-end community grocery store could be. A former caterer and private chef for politicians and professional sports...
Making Maryland Brighter: Service That Powers Lives
Every community has its bright spots—those individuals whose actions and energy make life better for everyone around them. For BGE, one of those bright spots...
From High School Intern to Full-Time BGE Employee – Ajaughn Vidal’s Career Journey
In a powerful testament to the impact of career-focused education and corporate mentorship, Ajaughn Vidal, a 2023 Carver Vocational Technical High School graduate and former...
Hidden Heroes: BGE Control Room Workers
It’s 7:00 pm, you walk in your front door after a long workday, flip the light switch on, open the fridge, and start thinking about dinner. It’s a bit chilly in...