BGE, or Baltimore Gas and Electric, is a utility company that provides electricity and natural gas services to customers in Maryland. Founded in 1816, it is one of the oldest utility companies in the United States. BGE serves over 1.2 million electric customers and more than 650,000 natural gas customers, making it a significant provider in the region. The company is a subsidiary of Exelon Corporation, which is one of the largest energy providers in the country. BGE focuses on delivering reliable energy, maintaining infrastructure, and promoting energy efficiency programs to help customers reduce their energy consumption and costs.