Energy Center

1. Heating and Air Conditioning
2. Home Improvements
3. Programmable Thermostats
4. Air Conditioning Inspection
5. Water Heaters
6. Energy Star

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Heating and Air Conditioning

The single biggest power user in your home...

Every month, the majority of your energy costs go to heating and cooling your home. Trying to reduce your monthly energy expenses? ... Heating and air conditioning is where you can make the most impact. New high efficiency systems use less energy, while outperforming older equipment. A new system will start saving you money right away in monthly energy consumption.

A new heating and cooling system for your home can save you up to 30% in energy consumption.

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Home Improvements

Air Conditioning System Inspection Save energy and save money all year long with a comprehensive AC System Inspection. BGE HOME's certified technicians will perform a complete 15-point inspection of your AC unit to ensure optimum efficiency when it's most costly to operate - those hot summer months. Manufacturers recommend that all air conditioning systems be inspected by a qualified technician before the peak cooling season. Schedule your Air Conditioning inspection today.	Programmable Thermostats When used properly, programmable thermostats with the ENERGY STAR rating help you save money and keep your home comfortable by automatically adjusting your temperature settings while you are asleep or away. According to Energy Star, you can save about $100 per year or more. Click here to have a BGE HOME Home Comfort Specialist call you and schedule an installation - be sure to select 'Thermostats' as the equipment type in the form.	Home Improvements Home Improvements not only add value and beauty to your home, they can also help you save money each month in heating and cooling costs. Outfitting your home with new energy efficient upgrades such as windows, doors or thermal backed siding may help you save big each month. New Energy efficient windows, for example can save you up to 30% in energy consumption.
Water Heaters The third largest energy expense in your home, water heaters account for up to 14% of your monthly energy costs. If your water heater is over 10 years old, the energy savings alone from a new efficient water heater will be worth the investment.	Energy Star *Purchasing qualified energy efficient products may make you eligible to receive a tax credit under The Energy Tax Incentives Act of 2005 (H.R.6). To learn more about ways to save energy, and the income tax credits visit the Energy Star website.

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Energy Saving Tips

Air Conditioner /Heat Pump

If you did not have your system serviced in the Fall or can not remember the last time your A/C unit was checked, now is the time to schedule that much needed service.

Our certified technician will check the calibration of your thermostat, inspect and adjust belts and pulleys, check refrigerant levels and MUCH MORE!

Don't put this off until the hot weather arrives, call 1-888-BGE-HOME or click here to email a BGE HOME customer care representative now.

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Change Your Air Filter

It is recommended you change your air filters once every month. Your furnace and A/C or heat pump filter is likely to need changing after the harsh 2002- 2003 winter's demand on your system. This means a visit to the hardware or home improvement store to buy the proper sized filter. Take advantage of any sales or multiple-unit pricing and stock up. Also, consider using a pleated filter (better dust trapping) or a type element filter that can be washed periodically, instead of being thrown out.

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Energy Efficient HVAC unit

Did you know that your home's heating and air conditioning system can actually save you money on your energy bills? It can, if you install a new high efficiency heating and air conditioning system. Designed specifically to save energy and save money, these new systems work better. A residential gas furnace built prior to 1992 typically has an efficiency rating of only 55%. Even heat pumps and air conditioners that are only six years old are now considered inefficient. The new maximum efficiency systems have ratings of 97% efficiency a possible energy savings of over 40% each year! With that kind of savings, a new system will quickly pay for itself.

Call BGE HOME today at 1-888-BGE-HOME for a free in-home estimate or click here to email a customer care representative now.

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Window Tips

In the summertime, the sun shining through your windows heats up the room. Windows with spectrally selective coatings on the glass reflect some of the sunlight, keeping your rooms cooler.

• Install white window shades, drapes, or blinds to reflect heat away from the house.
• Close curtains on south- and west-facing windows during the day.
• Install awnings on south- and west-facing windows.
• Apply sun-control or other reflective films on south-facing windows to reduce solar gain.

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Plumbing Tips

With the winter weather over, and the spring rains tapering off, it may be a good idea to have your plumbing system inspected to ensure everything is still working properly. A good inspection includes checking for any visible leaks, examining water pressure throughout the system, looking for clogged drains or leaking faucets, provide water-saving tips and options and answer any questions you might have. Call BGE HOME at 1-888-BGE-HOME or click here to email a BGE HOME customer care representative now.

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Energy Star

Energy Star® was introduced by the US Environmental Protection Agency in 1992 as a voluntary labeling program. It was designed to identify and promote energy-efficient products in order to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. The EPA partnered with the US Department of Energy in 1996 to promote the Energy Star label, with each agency taking responsibility for particular product categories. Energy Star products include residential heating and cooling equipment and windows.

The Energy Star® logo is your assurance that you are purchasing the most energy-efficient heating and cooling systems and windows available on the market today. Energy Star® labeled products are significantly more energy-efficient than what is required under current federal standards.

Energy Star has over 30 product categories (and thousands of models) for the home. These products deliver the same or better performance as their comparable models - all the while, using less energy and saving money.

Puron™

Did you know that there is a new, environmentally friendly way to stay cool that could help you save money, too?

It's called Puron™, developed by Carrier Corporation and Allied Signal. Puron™ was developed in response to the 1987 international treaty to phase out and eventually ban Freon, or R22, the accepted refrigerant for home use today.

Freon is the refrigerant used in many older heat pump and air conditioning systems. It is an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) controlled substance and contains very environmentally hazardous chlorine compounds which damage the ozone layer if released into the air. Because of the damaging effect on the environment, Freon will be banned from production in the year 2020. With heat pump and air conditioning systems lasting roughly 15 to 20 years, the ban of Freon could affect you. As less and less Freon is produced, it will become more expensive - driving repair prices up. And, eventually, repair will become impossible as the supply of Freon is exhausted.

Puron™ refrigerant offers the ultimate in comfort and quality without harming our environment. And since it's chlorine-free, Puron™ systems keep your home comfortable all season long without depleting the earth's ozone layer. Puron™ is the refrigerant of the future and with the cost of chlorine-based refrigerants (Freon) sure to rise as they become more scarce, Puron™ will also save you money down the road should service ever be needed.

Newer air conditioning systems connections are welded to minimize leaks; while, many older units (8+ years) were connected with mechanical flared fittings - which are more prone to break or loosen over the years, causing leaks. Those older units also, more than likely, use Freon as a cooling refrigerant. Freon can cause irreversible environmental damage. If you currently have a Freon unit, you should have your system inspected once a year to safeguard against Freon Leakage.

If you want to avoid harming the environment and possible higher repair bills, look to BGE HOME for air conditioners and heat pumps that use Puron. These units are certified energy efficient by both Energy Star and Green Seal.

Natural Gas

Consumer Choice

As a residential consumer of natural gas in the state of Maryland, you have the option to choose who supplies your natural gas.

Your local utility has always been responsible for supplying and delivering natural gas to your home. Now, you have the freedom to choose who supplies your natural gas. Your local utility will still be responsible for delivering the natural gas to your home and responding to emergencies, regardless of who supplies it.

The difference is CHOICE. As a natural gas consumer, you will be able to choose your supplier and take a more active role in determining the services you value most.

Deregulation in Maryland

By deregulating the energy industry, the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC), in cooperation with local utilities, has allowed natural gas customers to choose who supplies their natural gas.

The deregulation has resulted in the 'unbundling' of services that were previously solely provided by regulated utilities. By 'unbundling' the supply of natural gas, competition has been encouraged between suppliers for your business.

The BGE HOME Advantage

Our reputation for quality, reliability, and convenience is well-known. Let BGE HOME be your partner. We’ve built our superior reputation on service excellence and dependability. You can feel confident that your natural gas supply needs will be met by BGE HOME.

By enrolling in the BGE HOME Natural Gas Program, you will enjoy the peace-of-mind of a locked-in, fixed natural gas rate. As a BGE HOME natural gas customer, the only thing that will change is a locked-in rate. Your local utility will still deliver your natural gas, read your meter and respond to emergencies. And, your local utility will still bill you for your gas usage.

Enroll Today! CLICK HERE to protect your budget from natural gas price fluctuations with a locked-in, fixed gas rate from BGE HOME.

Gas Enrollment

Lock-In Your Rate

When you enroll in the BGE HOME Natural Gas Program, you will lock in a fixed natural gas rate. Your natural gas will still be delivered and billed the same way it always has. The only thing that changes is the fixed rate from BGE HOME.

And, enjoy the peace-of-mind that your rate will not increase during the term of your contract, protecting you against seasonal and market fluctuations.

Enroll TODAY!

Enroll by simply completing the Residential Consent Form and mailing it today! Or, call 1-888-243-4663 if you have questions.

BGE CUSTOMERS

CLICK HERE to download and print the RESIDENTIAL CONSENT AND AUTHORIZATION TO CHANGE GAS SUPPLIERS FORM and the BGE HOME CUSTOMER TERMS AND CONDITIONS. Complete and sign all portions of the RESIDENTIAL CONSENT AND AUTHORIZATION TO CHANGE GAS SUPPLIERS FORM. Make a copy of the completed form for your records, and mail the original to: BGE Home Products & Services, Inc. Commodity Operations 1409-A Tangier Drive Baltimore, MD 21220 Keep a copy of the BGE HOME CUSTOMER TERMS AND CONDITIONS for your records. Call 1-888-243-4663 if you have any questions or need more information.

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PLUS...

Receive a FREE Service Contract on the Gas Appliance of Your Choice!
Enroll in the BGE HOME Natural Gas Program today and get a FREE 12-month service contract on either a gas furnace, gas water heater, gas range or gas dryer. Now, you don't have to worry about inconvenient break-downs and unexpected expenses. You're covered by BGE HOME. Customers with an existing BGE HOME service contract on a gas appliance will receive one free 90-day extension. Enroll today to take advantage of this special offer.

NOTE: Retail values are reflected in the terms and conditions under the contract section.
For more information about Gas Deregulation, call us at 1-888-BGE-HOME (1-888-243-4663).

BGE HOME is not the same company as BGE, a regulated utility.
MD Gas Supplier license #IR-311

Electricity

About Constellation Electric

You have the option to choose your electricity supplier. Constellation Electric, provided by BGE HOME, offers a one or two year fixed electricity rate to residential customers in select areas of Maryland.

Our Advantage

As a Constellation Electric customer, the main change is that now you have a locked-in electricity rate for the term of our agreement, instead of the floating price offered by your local utility. Your local utility will deliver your electricity, read your meter and respond to emergencies. And, your utility will still bill you for your electricity usage.

Enroll Today! With your utility account number, CLICK HERE to review our offer, including terms and conditions, and to lock in a fixed electricity rate from Constellation Electric.

Consumer Choice

As a residential consumer of electricity in the state of Maryland, you have the option to choose who supplies your electricity.

Your local utility has always been responsible for supplying and delivering electricity to your home. Now, you have the freedom to choose who supplies your electricity. Your local utility will still be responsible for delivering the electricity to your home, maintaining power lines and responding to emergencies, regardless of who supplies it.

The difference is CHOICE. As an electricity consumer, you will be able to choose your supplier.

Deregulation in Maryland

By deregulating the energy industry, the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC), in cooperation with local utilities, has allowed electricity customers to choose who supplies their electricity.

The deregulation has resulted in the 'unbundling' of services that were previously solely provided by regulated utilities. By 'unbundling' the supply of electricity, competition has been encouraged between suppliers for your business.

This offer is made by BGE HOME Products & Services, Inc. doing business as Constellation Electric, which is not the same company as BGE, a regulated utility. BGE HOME is not the same company as BGE, a regulated utility.
MD Electricity Supplier License #IR-228