BALTIMORE — Baltimore Gas and Electric is requesting customers do what they can to conserve electricity, in an effort to lower the chances for a widespread outage today.
LATEST UPDATES:
- (4:28 p.m.) Sen. Bill Ferguson said on X that he's "in constant contact with BGE... The locations and length of rolling outages will be determined in consultation with PJM, the regional grid operator, and are likely to begin in 1-2 hours."
- (3:42 p.m.) BWI is aware of potential outages and is taking precautionary measures to save energy, it said in a post to X.
In an update on its website, BGE says that "a critical power plant [is] experiencing an unplanned disconnection from the BGE electric system."
A spokesperson for the company added more information about that unplanned disconnection in a press release:
"This morning, a power plant that serves BGE customers experienced an unplanned disconnection from the BGE electric system. BGE is coordinating with the plant’s owner to make the necessary repairs as quickly and safely as possible. Additionally, PJM Interconnection is evaluating whether there is enough power in the region."
The company adds that it will do its best to let customers know if an outage is necessary in advance.
Senate President Bill Ferguson said just before 4:30 p.m. that he's been in touch with BGE and that rolling outages are still being determined, but are expected to begin in about 1-2 hours.
"I am in constant contact with BGE, as I have been throughout the day as they attempted to make repairs in time. The locations and length of rolling outages will be determined in consultation with PJM, the regional grid operator, and are likely to begin in 1-2 hours. Customers will be notified in advance of the potential for any outage. I am continuing to ask BGE to provide as much information to residents as possible," Ferguson said on X.
An emergency cycling event has also been activated to respond to system operations needs. If you are enrolled in the PeakRewards Air Conditioning program, your air conditioner will be cycled up to your full cycling level (50%, 75%, or 100%) for the duration of the event. You will not be able to override participation in this cycling event. If you have a medical or health condition or require immediate assistance, please call the PeakRewards customer hotline at 1.888.309.PEAK (7325).
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
-BGE Website (8/11/2025)
BWI is also on alert, and doing what it can to lessen its impact on the power grid.
Important info for those traveling this afternoon and evening. pic.twitter.com/Zx2v7D3Ql2
— BWI Marshall Airport (@BWI_Airport) August 11, 2025
Here are some tips they give for preparing for outages and conserving energy, if you can:
Preparing for outages:
- Store a supply of bottled water and easy-to-prepare, non-perishable foods.
- Charge cell phones, computers, electric vehicles, and other battery-powered electronic equipment.
- Customers with landlines should keep a corded phone to report outages if cell phones lose power.
- Have a flashlight with fresh batteries on each floor of your home.
- Customers requiring refrigeration for medication or electricity for medical equipment should have alternate arrangements in place in the event of an extended power outage.
Conserving energy, if your health permits:
- Monitor your thermostat.
- Turn on ceiling fans or standalone fans.
- Close blinds, shades, and drapes.
- Delay the use of major, heat-generating household appliances such as ovens, stoves, dishwashers, and dryers.
- Turn off non-essential appliances, electronics, and other devices.
