BGE Launches Battery Storage Proposal to Advance Maryland’s Clean Energy Goals

BGE submitted a proposal for 29MW of energy storage in response to an order by the Maryland Public Service Commission and the Next Generation Energy Act. BGE's proposal for 29MW is the first phase of energy storage deployment under the Next Generation Energy Act. BGE will submit a proposal for an additional 58MW of energy storage by November 2026.

BGE's storage systems will charge during low-demand periods and discharge at peak times, during the hottest and coldest days. These systems will improve reliability for thousands of customers in capacity-strained areas and help prevent outages.

BGE's proposal marks an important step in BGE's efforts to support Maryland's energy storage deployment goals, while bringing new technology to benefit our customers.

"Battery storage systems provide improved service reliability in our communities while supporting Maryland's clean energy goals. Strategic investments in battery storage contribute to reliable and safe energy," said Kristy Fleischmann Groncki, senior manager of Strategic Planning at BGE. "BGE is committed to integrating battery storage as part of our resilient, cost-effective, multi-source energy delivery system."

Energy storage is part of BGE's broader commitment to Maryland's energy goals. It supports the integration of renewables and reduces reliance on fossil fuels for new generation. As more homes and vehicles electrify, energy storage helps BGE meet rising demand while avoiding the need for new distribution infrastructure. BGE's proposed projects are part of the Public Service Commission's Energy Storage Program, which encourages utilities to explore innovative models such as utility and third-party partnerships.

To date, BGE has completed two battery energy storage projects in Chesapeake Beach, enhancing grid reliability in southern Anne Arundel County and parts of Calvert County. These facilities, developed under Maryland's Energy Storage Pilot Project Act, provide energy during peak winter hours. These projects enhance grid reliability for more than 9,000 customers and help avoid costly infrastructure upgrades.

BGE is excited to work with communities and local emergency management services to educate customers and ensure they understand the benefits of deploying batteries as well as the risks and mitigation. Battery storage projects are among the significant Path to Clean investments BGE is making to lead Maryland to a more resilient and sustainable energy future.