BGE Restoring Power After Winter Storm

Utility working to bring back electricity to thousands of customers across Maryland

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) is working to restore power to over 2,200 customers across Maryland following a winter storm that caused significant damage to electric equipment on Sunday and Monday. The majority of the outages were caused by fallen trees and tree limbs, with the largest impact in Baltimore County. BGE has already restored service to over 8,100 customers, and expects most remaining customers to have their power back by the end of Monday night.

Why it matters

Winter storms can often lead to widespread power outages, disrupting daily life and causing safety concerns, especially for vulnerable populations. Restoring power quickly is critical for communities to recover and resume normal operations.

The details

The winter storm caused damage to BGE's electric infrastructure throughout its service area, with fallen trees and tree limbs being the primary cause of the outages. As of 2 p.m. on Monday, there were 238 active outages across the state, with the largest impact in Baltimore County.

  • The winter storm began on Sunday and continued into Monday.
  • BGE has restored service to over 8,100 customers since the storm started.
  • The utility expects most remaining customers to have their power back by the end of Monday night.

The players

Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE)

The electric and gas utility serving the Baltimore metropolitan area and parts of central Maryland.

Lydia Parker

A spokesperson for BGE.

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What they’re saying

“The majority of customers can expect power by the end of Monday night.”

— Lydia Parker, BGE Spokesperson (wbal.com)

What’s next

BGE crews will continue working throughout the day and night to restore power to the remaining customers affected by the winter storm.

The takeaway

This storm highlights the importance of utility companies like BGE being prepared to quickly respond to and recover from weather-related power outages, which can have significant impacts on communities.