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BGE Raises Gas and Electric Distribution Rates Jan. 2026

DEP Jan 13, 2026
FromMontgomery County Energy
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ReceivedJan 13, 2026
BGE officially raised its gas and electric distribution rates on January 1, 2026, increasing the 'delivery' portion of customer bills — the charge for bringing energy to homes. Montgomery County's Department of Environmental Protection flagged the change in its January 2026 energy newsletter. The rate increase affects all BGE residential customers in the county.
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