BGE CEO Khouzami steps down, Olivier named successor amid energy cost controversy

Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) announced that CEO Carim Khouzami will step down to take a leadership role at Exelon, the company's parent, and will be succeeded by Tamla Olivier, currently a senior executive at Pepco Holdings. The leadership change comes amid rising criticism over high energy costs for Maryland residents and recent safety concerns following a Maryland Public Service Commission report alleging falsified gas pipeline inspections by a BGE employee. City officials and lawmakers, including Baltimore City Council President Zeke Cohen, have called for increased oversight and accountability from BGE, emphasizing the need for rate relief and resident safety. Olivier, who previously held senior roles at BGE and Pepco, expressed her commitment to addressing the diverse needs of BGE's customers and partnering with the company's team to uphold reliability and responsiveness. The transition is seen as an opportunity for BGE to rebuild public trust and address pressing issues impacting customers. The utility serves more than 1.3 million electric and 700,000 gas customers in central Maryland.