This section includes everything you need to know about becoming a BGE registered Electricity Supplier, including information about completing our New Electricity Supplier Application and EDI testing.
If you are interested in participating in BGE’s Electric Choice Program, please explore this section for the information about the Electric Supplier application process and package, EDI testing and the CD Web that needed to become a qualified supplier in our service territory.
The Electric Document Library contains all documents and forms for new and/or active electric suppliers doing business in BGE’s service territory. For detailed information, please visit the Document Library.
BGE's Electric Choice Program utilizes Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Transaction guidelines approved by the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) to exchange data with electricity suppliers.
Prior to becoming qualified in BGE's Electric Choice Program, suppliers are required to complete EDI testing.
The Electricity Supplier Application Package and Process folder will provide all documents required to start the application process to become an Electricity Supplier in BGE's service territory.
The CD Web allows licensed suppliers to access 12 months of electric historical customer data and 12 months of interval data for electric accounts with interval metering. In addition, it includes account-specific information such as name, bill group, PLC values, etc. Users are required to obtain a Letter of Authorization (LOA) from the customer before submitting a request. The CD Web can also be used by gas suppliers. For more information, please refer to the CD Web Guidelines