💡 Important Update for BGE Customers
In accordance with a recent order from the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC), all service turn-off notices have been canceled. BGE customers will not be disconnected for non-payment between December 30, 2025, and February 28, 2026.
What This Means for Applicants
- Through February 28, 2026, customers with a past-due balance may apply for potential financial assistance from the Fuel Fund.
- Applicants without power or facing imminent disconnection remain Fuel Fund’s top priority.
🧭 Additional Resources for Utility Assistance
If you are seeking help with your BGE bill, the Fuel Fund encourages you to explore additional resources available in the BGE service territory:
Maryland Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP)
For statewide utility assistance, please contact OHEP at 1‑800‑332‑6347.
BGE Customer Assistance Options
Visit bge.com/help for programs, payment arrangements, and utility assistance information. You can also visit bge.com/relief for updates on special programs, including the new $2.5 million relief fund for BGE gas customers (effective January 21, 2026 at 8:00 AM). And don’t forget to use your BGE app to pay your bill, ask questions, etc.
Important Reminder: Always Pay Something
Whether a moratorium is in place or not, it is essential to keep making payments on your BGE account. Even a small payment helps prevent large balances from building up.
✔️ Pay something: every payment counts.
✔️ Never stop communicating with BGE.
✔️ Reach out early to BGE if you need help.
Staying connected and informed is the best way to protect your household and maintain utility service.
Before You Apply
Take a moment to review the information below to understand how the Fuel Fund works with utility assistance and what steps you need to follow.
🗓️ Fuel Fund Application Schedule
- Open Tuesdays & Wednesdays – ⚠️Important Notice⚠️
- Hours: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Noon) – ⚠️Important Notice⚠️
- Applications are reviewed in the order received.
- ⏳ The application link is only available during open hours or until application capacity is reached.
⚠️ Important Notice – Application Limits ⚠️
As a nonprofit funded entirely by donations, we will cap daily applications based on available funding. If the daily limit is reached, you will see a message that we are at capacity before submitting.
✅ Am I Eligible?
To apply for a potential grant from the Fuel Fund of Maryland, you must meet ALL of the following criteria:
- I am a BGE residential customer (must have an active BGE residential account).
- I have not received a Fuel Fund grant in the past 365 days.
- My BGE service is off (power has been disconnected) or I have an active turn-off notice.
- NEW: Through February 28, 2026, applicants with a past-due balance may apply for potential financial assistance.
- Applicants without power or facing imminent disconnection remain top priority.
- NEW: I am NOT on a payment plan with BGE
- I have made at least four separate payments to my BGE account in the past 12 months.
(Note: Multiple payments made in quick succession do not count.) - I understand that Fuel Fund grants are not guaranteed and depend on available funding.
- I understand that applications are capped daily. If the limit is reached, I may not be able to apply.
📝 Important: If you qualify for potential assistance, Fuel Fund staff will guide you through the process with care. Do not submit multiple applications, as this causes delays. If awarded a grant, you will still be responsible for a portion of your BGE bill. A Fuel Fund grant will not cover your full balance. You are responsible for managing your BGE account.
⏳ What to Do While Your Application Is Being Reviewed
Step 1: Remember, a Fuel Fund grant will not cover your full BGE balance.
Step 2: Check your email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and instructions.
Step 3: Once you receive an email from the Fuel Fund, read and follow all instructions carefully. Failure to do so may delay the help you are seeking.
Step 4: Fuel Fund of Maryland will never ask you to send money to a staff member through prepaid cards, Cash App, or similar services. If you need to make a payment, it will always be directly to BGE. If you ever receive a request that seems suspicious, do not send money.
💬 About Our Funding Model
Founded in 1981, the Fuel Fund of Maryland is a nonprofit organization that relies entirely on donations. We do not receive federal, state, local and/or government funding. Our assistance model may change based on available resources. The Fuel Fund is independent of BGE and the Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP).
📌 Applicant Code of Responsibility
The Fuel Fund of Maryland provides financial grants thanks to the generosity of our donors. However, it is your responsibility to manage and pay your BGE bill. Our role is to offer temporary financial assistance – not full debt forgiveness.
Please remember:
- You must actively contribute to reducing your balance with BGE.
- Once you receive instructions from the Fuel Fund, follow them carefully and in a timely manner.
- Do not submit multiple applications or use alternate communication channels unless directed.
- Failure to follow instructions may result in delays or denial of assistance.
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