BGE's commercial energy efficiency program operates under Maryland's EmPOWER Maryland framework — a state initiative requiring utilities to administer energy efficiency programs with specified savings targets. BGE Smart Energy Savers offers prescriptive rebates for standard LED retrofits, custom incentives for larger projects, and specialized pathways for small businesses and public sector customers.
REQUEST PROGRAM REVIEWGreater Baltimore region and central Maryland, including Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Anne Arundel, Carroll, Harford, Howard, and parts of Calvert, Cecil, Kent, and Prince George's counties. BGE serves approximately 1.3 million electric customers and 690,000 gas customers.
Baltimore Gas and Electric Company operates as a subsidiary of Exelon Corporation.
What the program covers:
BGE's commercial energy efficiency program operates under Maryland's EmPOWER Maryland framework — a state initiative requiring utilities to administer energy efficiency programs with specified savings targets. BGE Smart Energy Savers offers prescriptive rebates for standard LED retrofits, custom incentives for larger projects, and specialized pathways for small businesses and public sector customers.
How the application process works:
BGE generally requires pre-approval for custom-incentive projects and larger prescriptive projects. The program emphasizes DLC-qualified product use for fixture incentives. Documentation requirements include fixture specifications, baseline equipment information, and post-installation verification.
Echelon manages BGE Smart Energy Savers applications under the customer's name. We prepare and submit pre-approval and post-installation documentation, coordinate with BGE's program implementers, and ensure customers receive rebate checks directly.
BGE (Baltimore Gas and Electric) is one of several utilities serving commercial customers in Maryland. For the full state-level rebate picture including additional utilities and regional considerations, see the Maryland rebate page.
All 4 major utilities serving Maryland commercial customers, plus state-specific regulatory framework and project considerations.
How Echelon handles rebate paperwork end-to-end across every program we work with. Service overview, documentation requirements, and typical timelines.
DLC-listed fixtures, AGi32 photometric design, OSHA-certified crews, full commissioning, and rebate paperwork captured under your name.