When does BGE Standard Offer Service rate change?

MD PSC-approved SOS electric and gas supply benchmarks reset on seasonal schedules BGE publishes. Check MDElectricChoice and MDGasChoice for the current comparison period before signing a supplier contract.

Does BGE deliver after I choose an electric supplier?

Yes. BGE continues regulated delivery, metering, and outage response. The licensed supplier replaces SOS generation pricing on your commercial electric account.

Is my store on BGE or Pepco?

BGE serves Baltimore metro and central Maryland. Pepco serves Montgomery and Prince George's counties and DC. Supplier lists and SOS benchmarks differ between the two utilities.

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Last reviewed 2026-09-12 by Jaken Energy editorial desk. Next review scheduled 2027-03-12.

Direct answer

Central Maryland laundromats on BGE compare PSC-licensed electric and gas suppliers through MDElectricChoice and MDGasChoice against seasonal Standard Offer Service benchmarks published for GS commercial classes. BGE delivers both fuels in Baltimore metro; Pepco serves western suburbs, not BGE. This site is independent and not affiliated with Baltimore Gas and Electric. Reviewed 2026-09-12.

Cited: [1] MD PSC · [2] MD PSC

Service area

Central Maryland including Baltimore metro

Commercial choice eligibility

All BGE commercial electric and gas delivery customers may choose PSC-licensed suppliers via MDElectricChoice and MDGasChoice; default supply remains Standard Offer Service until supplier enrollment completes.

Delivery vs supply

BGE delivers electric and gas in Baltimore metro and central MD.

PSC-licensed suppliers replace SOS generation and gas commodity via MDElectricChoice and MDGasChoice.

How charges appear

BGE dual-fuel bills show GS commercial delivery for electric and gas separately from SOS default supply or PSC-licensed supplier commodity lines on the same statement.

ISO / RTO

PJM

Market-specific facts

BGE is a dual-fuel utility delivering electric and gas across Baltimore, Columbia, and Annapolis corridors under MD PSC regulation.
Standard Offer Service supply benchmarks reset on seasonal schedules published by the utility and listed on Maryland choice portals.
PSC-licensed suppliers replace SOS generation and gas commodity while BGE retains wires, pipes, and outage response.
This is BGE central Maryland—not Pepco Montgomery County or Delmarva Power eastern shore territory.

Related state markets

Maryland

Q & A

When does BGE Standard Offer Service rate change?: MD PSC-approved SOS electric and gas supply benchmarks reset on seasonal schedules BGE publishes. Check MDElectricChoice and MDGasChoice for the current comparison period before signing a supplier contract.
Does BGE deliver after I choose an electric supplier?: Yes. BGE continues regulated delivery, metering, and outage response. The licensed supplier replaces SOS generation pricing on your commercial electric account.
Is my store on BGE or Pepco?: BGE serves Baltimore metro and central Maryland. Pepco serves Montgomery and Prince George's counties and DC. Supplier lists and SOS benchmarks differ between the two utilities.

Sources

Baltimore Gas and Electric rates and choice information — MD PSC
Supports: Official tariff and choice URL
MD PSC consumer resources — MD PSC
Supports: Regulator oversight

Official tariff: MD PSC reference

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