Customer bills will increase effective with usage starting on Jan. 1, 2025, as authorized by the Maryland Public Service Commission. The average residential electric bill will increase by $4.83 per month, and the average residential natural gas bill will increase by $4.17 per month. See bge.com/myp for details. In addition, the EmPOWER Maryland surcharge, which funds programs to reduce energy consumption, will increase by $1.13 per month for an average electric residential bill and $2.53 per month for an average gas residential bill. Learn more at bgesmartenergy.com. For information on assistance options and energy-saving programs, visit bge.com/billhelp.