Testing Process for New Electricity Suppliers

BGE’s Electric Choice Programs uses Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Transaction guidelines as approved by the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC), to exchange data with electricity suppliers. To participate in our Electric Choice Program you must complete EDI Testing.

EDI Certification Testing verifies that electricity suppliers have the necessary software and hardware to send, receive, and translate standard business transactions mandated by the PSC.

The EDI transactions used in Maryland are listed below. A description for each transaction can be found at EDI Transaction Reference Document.

BGE uses the North American Energy Standards Board (NAESB) Electronic Delivery Mechanism (EDM) Version 1.6 to provide EDI data transport. Currently, BGE employs Hansen Technologies as its EDI service provider and data management support.

If the electricity supplier is unable to complete the EDI testing process in a timely fashion, BGE reserves the right to suspend testing.

EDI Testing Requirements

To qualify for EDI testing, new electricity suppliers must have completed the steps outlined in the New Electricity Supplier Application Package and Process. In addition, electricity suppliers must submit trading partner profile information via the BGE Hansen Trading Partner Specifications.

Prior to EDI testing, please view the EDI Implementation Guidelines which can be found on Working Groups on the MD PSC web page.

Please refer to the list of EDI Rejection and Reason Codes supported by BGE, the EDI Transaction Reference Document and EDI Frequently Asked Questions for additional information.

Changing EDI Providers

If the supplier wants to switch their EDI provider, please submit the Electricity Supplier Registration Form, BGE EDI Trading Partner Agreement, BGE Hansen Trading Partner Specifications. We will open the ticket with Hansen and they will conduct the testing. Testing and switching dates should be coordinated with them. Please allow ample time for the process

Adding Sub-Account

If the supplier would like to create a sub-account (DUNS+4), they should obtain the PJM Short name and DUNS+4, then submit the Electricity Supplier Registration Form, BGE Hansen Trading Partner Specifications, We will open the ticket with Hansen and they will conduct the abbreviated testing. Please allow ample time for the process.

For additional information or to schedule EDI testing, please Contact Us.