A BGE (Baltimore Gas and Electric) power outage refers to a disruption in the electrical service provided by BGE to its customers in central Maryland. Outages can range from localized incidents affecting a few homes to widespread events impacting thousands of customers. Common causes include severe weather like storms, equipment failures, planned maintenance, and accidental damage to power lines. BGE works to restore power as quickly and safely as possible, prioritizing critical infrastructure and areas with the largest number of affected customers. Customers can report outages, track restoration progress, and receive estimated restoration times through BGE's website, mobile app, or by calling their outage hotline.
