BGE Will Not Raise Utility Rates Next Year, May Increase In 2022
BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- Your BGE bill will not be going up next year.
The company plans to keep utility rates steady to ease some of the financial burden caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Despite that, you may see your gas and electric bills go up as soon as 2022 to prevent a larger increase in 2023.
BGE has also announced a new, $15 million relief package to help small businesses.
Starting next month, people can start applying for up to $20,000 in grant money.
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