BGE Restores Power Stability After Substation Repairs and Outage Risks

Baltimore Gas & Electric (BGE) ended its call for electricity conservation after repairing a substation that caused a power outage affecting around 4,000 customers. The outage was linked to a transmission equipment issue, and emergency measures like voltage reduction were implemented to stabilize the grid. BGE is working with the power plant owner to make repairs and has advised customers on how to prepare for potential future outages and conserve energy. The situation has caused frustration among customers, especially following recent rate hikes.