Electric bills are filled with information that customers can use to analyze their energy consumption. Your Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) electric bills are no different.
Want to cut back on your energy consumption or switch electricity providers? Understanding and knowing where to find things like your Electric Choice ID number and your bill charges ensures that you'll be equipped to make the right energy decisions for your needs.
Sample BGE Electric Bill
Below you will find a sampleelectric bill from BGE. Click on any of the pages below to enlarge the image.
BGE Electricity Rates
| Plan | Rate Per kWh |
|---|---|
| Direct Energy Live Brighter ® 13 13 Months | 9.59¢ Select |
| Direct Energy Live Brighter™ 18 18 Months | 10.59¢ Select |
| Direct Energy Live Brighter™ 12 12 Months | 10.69¢ Select |
| Direct Energy Live Brighter 36 36 Months | 11.59¢ Select |
| Tomorrow Energy 12 Month Fixed 12 Months | 12.55¢ Select |
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Understanding Your BGE Electric Bill
There are four specific aspects of your electric bill that you should be familiar with.
Electric Delivery vs Supply
On the first page of your BGE bill, you will see graphs depicting what percentage of your total bill went towards thedelivery of your electricity vs. the supply of your electricity.
- BGE Electric Delivery These charges support the delivery of electricity to your home.
- Electric Supply These charges are for the electricity you used.
The important thing to understand about this section is that switching electricity providers only affects the supply portion of your bill. Delivery rates are the same no matter your electric provider.
Your Electric Choice ID Number
Directly to the right of the graph that depicts how much of your bill went to electric delivery vs supply, you will find your Electric Choice ID number. If you decide to switch electricity providers, you will need this number to make the switch.
Bill Details
On the second page of your BGE electric bill, you will find the bill details. This section breaks down all the different charges that go into your total electricity bill. This is where you can find your electricity provider and your electricity supply rate.
There is also a section directly below the bill details that gives you more information about comparing electricity rates.
Usage History
Above the bill details on the second page, you can find your usage profile over the last 12 months. This shows how much energy you have used each month, which can be helpful when determining how much you may use during the same month in the future.
Where Can You Find Your Electric Bill
You can find your electricity bill by logging into your BGE account. If you have any trouble or any questions, give BGE customer service a call.
- Log into your BGE Account
- Call BGE directly at 1-800-685-0123
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