Electricity Supplier Registration

Registration Package
An electricity supplier seeking to sell electricity in BGE's territory must submit a complete Electricity Supplier Registration Package that includes the following:

• BGE Electricity Supplier Registration form

• BGE Supplier Coordination Agreement

• BGE Scheduling Coordinator Designation form (page 7 of the BGE Supplier Coordination Agreement).  This form is required only if the electricity supplier elects to use a scheduling coordinator.  If multiple scheduling coordinators are requested, a separate form is needed for each.

• BGE EDI Trading Partner Agreement (fully executed by an electricity supplier representative)

• BGE Supplier Credit Application (fully executed by an electricity supplier representative)

• Written evidence that the electricity supplier is a member in good standing and is a signatory to applicable PJM agreements either directly or through a Scheduling Coordinator

• Proof that the electricity supplier has obtained a license from the Maryland Public Service Commission

The electricity supplier must print and submit two sets of all documents above that require signatures, with original signatures on both sets by an authorized electricity supplier representative.  After BGE executes these documents, BGE will keep one set with original signatures and the electricity supplier will be sent one set with original signatures.

The completed package should be sent to:

 Baltimore Gas & Electric Company

Supplier Account Management

Attn: Laurie Duhan

 2 Center Plaza - Suite 200

110 West Fayette St.

Baltimore, MD 21201

Processing the Electricity Supplier Registration Package

The registration package will be processed by BGE (approved or rejected) within 30 days of receipt.  If an electricity supplier submits an incomplete package, BGE will provide written notice to the electricity supplier within 10 business days of the receipt of the package.  Before submitting the package, the supplier should ensure that the BGE Supplier Credit Application is complete and that the package contains everything needed to review the application, including that all required forms, agreements, and supporting documentation are in the package, that two sets of originals are included, and that both sets of all documents are signed.  If only one original is sent, BGE will send the electricity supplier a copy and retain the original for our files.  BGE will send an email to the electricity supplier confirming receipt of the application.

Processing the BGE Supplier Credit Application Form

Provisions in the BGE Electricity Supplier Coordination Tariff specify that BGE has the right to request all financial information the Company deems necessary to determine the credit worthiness of the electricity supplier, both for an initial review and as an ongoing concern.  BGE's Credit Operations will conduct the credit analysis and will advise Supplier Account Management who in turn will notify the electricity supplier if there is a need to be secured.  The types of security BGE will accept include:

• Corporate guarantee from an acceptable guarantor

• Bank's letter of credit

• Insurance Company's surety bond

For more information on creditworthiness standards, go to the Creditworthiness link.  If the BGE Supplier Credit Application is approved, BGE will notify the electricity supplier by email of credit approval. If the BGE Supplier Credit Application is rejected, the electricity supplier will be notified in writing via email  that the application is rejected and the reason(s) for the rejection.  If the rejection is due to credit reasons, BGE will send a copy of the written notification to the PSC. 

EDI Certification

EDI Certification is a requirement for registration acceptance.  EDI Certification Testing can start before or concurrent with the registration process.  The electricity supplier must test both the enrollment and billing transactions to complete the EDI Certification Testing.  For more information on EDI Certification, go to the EDI Test Plan link.

PJM Contract ID Number from eSchedule

Before an electricity supplier begins to do business with BGE, a Retail Contract between the electricity supplier and BGE needs to be set up in the PJM eSchedule system.  There is no written and signed PJM contract.  BGE will report the load obligation associated with the electricity supplier or scheduling coordinator to PJM using a contract ID specific to the electricity supplier.  The "contract ID" or number is PJM's mechanism to report the load obligations of a specific party via PJM's eSchedule system.  (Note that when the electricity supplier has more than one Scheduling Coordinator, there needs to be a separate contract ID number for each of the Electricity Supplier/Scheduling Coordinator relationships.) 

The PJM eSchedule system has a check off block for both parties to approve the contract on-line.  This contract does not obligate either party to any specific energy, capacity, or transmission obligations.  SAM will contact the electricity supplier or Scheduling Coordinator prior to setting up the eSchedule contract to reach agreement on the duration and inform the electricity supplier that they must also approve the contract.  After the contract has been input into the system, SAM will call the electricity supplier, give the electricity supplier the Contract ID, and ask the electricity supplier to confirm the contract.

PJM does not want the contract dates to be more than about a year to 18 months at a time.  SAM will  select the same end date for all electricity suppliers so that prior to the end date SAM can easily extend all the dates for electricity suppliers who desire to continue to do business with BGE.  Electricity suppliers will be made aware of the end date chosen. 

Notification of Electricity Supplier Acceptance and Commencement of Services

Upon final approval of the electricity supplier's application, Supplier Account Management will: 

• Execute the BGE Supplier Coordination Agreement.  Once the agreement is executed by BGE, the electricity supplier's registration is accepted.  SAM will send an email to the electricity supplier with the date coordination services begin.  This date will be the date the BGE Supplier Coordination Agreement is executed by BGE.  A copy of this letter will be forwarded to the PSC.  

• Send a cover letter to the electricity supplier indicating supplier acceptance and notification of commencement of services.  This letter will include:

  • Date coordination services begin (date of the execution by BGE of the BGE Supplier Coordination Agreement.)

  • Supplier's 4-digit Cash Batch Number.

  • BGE's Banking information (Bank name, ABA number, account number).

  • Confirmation of a designated scheduling coordinator.

  • The PJM eSchedule Retail Contract ID Number, contract start date, and contract stop date.

• Send all copies of the executed forms and agreements including BGE Supplier Coordination Agreement, BGE EDI Trading Partner Agreement, and the BGE Consumption Data Reporting Agreement.