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BGE - Baltimore Gas & Electric

Maryland Utility Interconnection & net metering rules
Net Metering Allowed1
NEM TypeMonthly
Supply Side Taps Allowed1
Line Taps Allowed1
Load Taps Allowed1
AC Disconnect RequiredYes

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
1
NEM Type
Monthly
TOU Utility
0
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Solar Export Type
Fixed kWh
Net Excess Generation Notes

If you produce more energy than you use each month, this excess will be carried forward to a future month and will be used to help net down a future month's bill.

At the end of the net metering year (April 1), you will receive a credit for any existing kilowatt-hours produced in excess of the kilowatt-hours received from BGE.

Rebates Offered
1
Deregulated
1
Allows Standby
1

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Interconnection Level
3
Supply Side Taps Allowed
1
Line Taps Allowed
1
Load Taps Allowed
1
Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0
Meter Aggregation Allowed
1

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
0
System Size Restriction Type
No Restrictions
System Size Battery Included
0
System Size Includes Existing Systems
0
Offset Type
Percentage
Offset Value
200
Offset Calculation Basis
Historical
Offset Calculation Period
12
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
System Offset Notes


Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
No
Production Meter Position
N/A
Production Meter Labeling
N/A
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
AC Disconnect Labeling
Visible Lockable Labeled Disconnect
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

SLD Reqs
  • Line-side tap OK, but tap in meter can is not allowed.
Install Reqs

To participate in net metering, the BGE meter at your location must be capable of measuring the amount of energy we deliver to you and the excess amount you send to the smart grid. BGE will verify the type of meter currently installed at your location. If you have a smart meter, you will receive a Smart Net Meter. If you do not have a smart meter, you will receive an ERT (non-smart) Net Meter. The socket and meter are owned by BGE.


AC Disconnect is required to be readily accessible to BGE and cannot be contained behind a locked gate without a BGE approved lockbox.

An interconnection customer may elect to provide the EDC access to an isolation device that is contained in a building or area that may be unoccupied and locked or not otherwise readily accessible to the EDC, by installing a lockbox provided by the EDC that shall provide ready access to the isolation device. The interconnection customer shall install the lockbox in a location that is readily accessible by the EDC and the interconnection customer shall permit the EDC to affix a placard in a location of its choosing that provides clear instructions to EDC operating personnel on access to the isolation device.

Electrical Stamp Required
0
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
0
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
0
Electrical Diagram Notes

All Jobs [AC disconnect is Lockable, Taggable, Visible break, and 24/7 Accessible]

Website
link
Phone
(800) 685-0123

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Address ID
169395
Express Planset Eligible
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with BGE - Baltimore Gas & Electric before you rely on this. The useful move: if an installer says you need a main panel upgrade, ask how these tap and interconnection policies were considered first.