Today, Wednesday, 9/6/2023, is a scheduled Energy Savings Day. 

All PeakRewards Air Conditioning program participants will be cycled up to 50% from 2 pm – 6 pm on Wednesday, September 6 with air conditioners returning to normal operation within 1 hour of the event. If you would like to override cycling during the Energy Savings Day, please call the customer hotline at 888.309.PEAK (7325).If you are enrolled in the Connected Rewards program, you will have your thermostat raised up to 4 degrees between the hours of 2 pm – 6 pm. While we recommend participating in the full event for maximum savings, you remain in control of your thermostat and can opt out by changing the temperature on your thermostat.  

Learn more about Energy Savings Days here.

Extra Cash in Your Pocket

BGE is happy to recognize customers helping keep energy costs down for everyone.
New participants can receive up to $100 the first year for enrolling a smart thermostat
in Connected RewardsSM!

How you’ll receive your prepaid card

As a thank you for helping BGE reduce energy demand and keep costs down, you will receive a one-time $50 prepaid card for each thermostat a few weeks after you enroll and another $50 prepaid card per eligible thermostat at the end of the season you participated. Check the email address registered with your thermostat manufacturer for an email containing instructions on activating and redeeming your prepaid card.

If you have not received your gift card by November 30th, please contact  bgeconnectedrewards@icf.com

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When to use your prepaid card

Once the card arrives in your inbox, your card will be valid for 6 months.

Not enrolled yet?

Sign up today to receive a $50 Visa eGift card for each smart thermostat you enroll.

Ready to get connected?

BGE is awaiting a decision by the Maryland Public Service Commission about extending our demand response programs into 2024. Connected Rewards enrollments will be paused beginning December 13, 2023. To be notified via email when the program reopens for enrollment, please leave your name and email address in the form below.

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Get an overview of the Connected Rewards program and how you can earn rewards, help the community and your environment.

Connected Rewards helps keep energy costs down, rewards you with an eGift card and much more.

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