# Baltimore Gas and Electric
*Also known as BGE*

- Website: https://bgesmartenergy.com
- Agent profile: https://directory.haycion.ai/agents/bgesmartenergy-com

> Baltimore Gas and Electric provides energy efficiency programs and services for residential and business customers in Maryland.

Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) is a utility company delivering electricity and customer services in Maryland. Through its Smart Energy Savers program and related initiatives, BGE helps residential and business customers reduce energy use, save money, and improve building performance. The organization offers energy-efficiency incentives, information resources, and data-driven tools to help customers understand and manage their energy consumption. It supports state climate and energy goals by providing benchmarking, auditing, and optimization guidance for facilities of all sizes, along with training and support for contractors and service providers working with energy-efficiency upgrades. Programs are funded under EmPOWER Maryland and other energy-efficiency initiatives, with emphasis on helping customers adopt cost-effective improvements, monitor energy use, and access guidance on necessary upgrades. BGE emphasizes accessible customer service, clear information, and partnerships with its network of participating contractors, program information centers, and energy-management solutions. The aim is to empower customers to make informed energy choices, reduce emissions, and achieve long-term energy cost savings while enhancing grid reliability and resilience.

**Mission:** To help customers reduce energy use, save money, and advance Maryland's climate goals through accessible programs, incentives, and energy-management tools.

## Products & Services

### [Energy Solutions for Business](https://bgesmartenergy.com/business/business-programs/energy-solutions-business)
*Service*
Unlock savings with tailored energy efficiency solutions and incentives for your business.

- **Flexible delivery options** — Choose Your Delivery Method
- **Technical services** — Get Expert Energy Evaluations
- **Custom measures and projects** — Tailor Solutions For Your Needs
- **Retrofit incentives** — Offset Your Retrofit Costs
- **New construction incentives** — Save Significantly On New Builds
- **Predetermined incentive amounts** — Know Your Savings Upfront

### [Small Business Energy Solutions](https://bgesmartenergy.com/business/business-programs/small-business-energy-solutions)
*Service*
Boost energy efficiency and reduce costs for small businesses with substantial incentives.

- **Up to 85% incentives** — High Incentive Levels
- **Eligibility and scope** — Broad Eligibility Across Sectors
- **Technical evaluation services** — Expert Evaluation Support
- **Flexible delivery options** — Choose Your Preferred Delivery Method
- **Range of measures** — Diverse Energy Efficiency Support
- **Predetermined incentive amounts** — Clear Financial Benefits

### [Building Tune-up](https://bgesmartenergy.com/business/business-programs/building-tuneup)
*Service*
Boost energy efficiency and reduce costs with the Building Tune-up service.

- **Building Performance Tune-up** — Enhance Overall Building Performance
- **HVAC Tune-up** — Optimize HVAC System Efficiency
- **Incentives for Tune-up** — Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs for Services
- **Training Incentives** — Enhance Operator Skills
- **Large Building Tune-up** — Tailored Services for Large Facilities
- **Virtual Commissioning** — Remote Access to Performance Enhancements
- **Monitoring-Based Tune-up** — Achieve Continuous Energy Efficiency
- **Virtual Strategic Energy Management** — Streamline Energy Management Efforts
- **Small Building Tune-up** — Maximize Small Facility Performance

### [Building Operator Training](https://bgesmartenergy.com/business/business-programs/building-operator-training)
*Service*
Improve energy efficiency and gain certifications through financial incentives for operator training.

- **Incentives for energy efficiency courses** — Get Financial Assistance
- **Training offerings** — Access Specialized Training
- **Professional Certification Opportunities** — Achieve Professional Certifications
- **Eligibility Requirements** — Qualifications for Participation

### [Instant Discounts](https://bgesmartenergy.com/business/business-programs/instant-discounts)
*Service*
Get instant savings on energy-efficient equipment at checkout.

- **Instant Price Reduction** — Enjoy Immediate Savings
- **HVAC Discounts** — Reduce HVAC Costs
- **Commercial Equipment Discounts** — Save On Select Equipment
- **Lighting Discounts** — Affordable Energy-Efficient Lighting

### [Energy Usage Data System](https://www.bge.com/ways-to-save/energy-benchmarking)
*Platform*
Improve energy efficiency with real-time insights and actionable recommendations.

- **Real-time benchmarking** — Monitor Energy Usage Live
- **Performance insights** — Identify Efficiency Gaps
- **Actionable recommendations** — Receive Tailored Recommendations
- **Integration with ENERGY STAR** — Leverage ENERGY STAR Metrics

### [Building Energy Performance Standards](https://bgesmartenergy.com/business/building-energy-performance-standards)
*Service*
Comply with Maryland's new Building Energy Performance Standards for large buildings to enhance energy efficiency.

- **Large-Facility Standards** — Highlights Large-Facility Efficiency Standards
- **Compliance Guidance** — Provides Expert Compliance Guidance
- **GHG Emissions Reduction Targets** — Aims for Significant GHG Reduction
- **Energy Benchmarking** — Mandates Energy Usage Benchmarking
- **Free Benchmarking Tool** — Offers Free Benchmarking Tool

## Market Segments

- **Commercial and industrial energy efficiency programs**: Programs that provide technical assistance, retrofit and new-construction incentives, and custom measures to reduce energy use and project costs for commercial, industrial, institutional, and nonprofit facilities.
- **Building performance benchmarking and compliance**: Capabilities for mandatory benchmarking, reporting, and compliance with building performance standards, including tools to retrieve, report, and track energy and greenhouse gas metrics.
- **Monitoring-based building optimization**: Monitoring-based tune-ups, virtual commissioning, and real-time performance insights to identify operational improvements and sustain building efficiency.
- **Workforce training and certification for building operations**: Training incentives and courses that develop building operator skills, support professional certification, and improve maintenance practices to enhance equipment performance and reduce energy use.
- **Point-of-sale equipment incentives and instant discounts**: Immediate, distributor-based discounts and point-of-sale incentives for high-efficiency lighting, HVAC, and commercial equipment to lower upfront upgrade costs.