BGE Restores Power After Maryland Substation Failure Affects 4,000 Customers

Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) experienced a transmission facility failure linked to the Brandon Shores coal-fired power plant that threatened widespread power outages across central Maryland, including Baltimore. In response, BGE urged its 1.3 million customers to conserve electricity and activated emergency cycling programs to reduce load. PJM Interconnection, the regional grid operator, issued a load shed directive that resulted in limited outages but was later canceled after partial restoration of the transmission system. By Monday evening, BGE reported repairs to the impacted substation and indicated that the risk of further outages had passed. The Maryland Freedom Caucus criticized state energy policies, blaming Democrat-led green energy initiatives for undermining grid reliability and calling for the reopening of closed power plants and elimination of surcharges. Meanwhile, BGE continued to provide updates and resources to customers for outage preparedness and restoration tracking.