# BGE FlexPay proposal risks power loss for customers

> BGE’s FlexPay program could cut power for 300,000 Maryland customers by stripping protections.
- Title: BGE FlexPay proposal risks power loss for customers | Shortify
- Summary: BGE’s FlexPay program could cut power for 300,000 Maryland customers by stripping protections.
- Keywords: bge, flexpay, maryland public service commission, utility bills, power disconnection, economic action maryland fund, bge rate hike, utility affordability, The Banner
- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/economy/bge-flex-pay-45Q6PCU2WJCSFHDCEUKZ7VTZA4
- Author: Shayla Colon
- Published: 2026-11-12T22:39:29.72+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: bge, flexpay, maryland public service commission, utility bills, power disconnection, economic action maryland fund, bge rate hike, utility affordability, news, local
## BGE seeks FlexPay approval
Baltimore Gas and Electric Co. wants to offer customers a new way to pay utility bills in advance.
## Advocates oppose FlexPay
Consumer advocates gathered at Epiphany Lutheran Church demanding state lawmakers deny BGE’s FlexPay request.
## FlexPay system details
Customers pay upfront minimum $40, with account balance updates and power cutoff if below $0.
## BGE’s affordability claim
BGE says FlexPay helps customers avoid overdue bills, though critics call it a temporary fix.
## Jennifer Bevan-Dangel’s warning
Economic Action Maryland Fund deputy director calls FlexPay a 'terrible proposal' equivalent to giving coal to keep people warm.

> terrible proposal
## BGE’s rate hike push
BGE seeks $156 million rate hike while 300,000 customers are behind on bills.
## Tyrone Moore’s struggle
Disabled customer owes $2,000 and has been a 'hostage' of BGE since 2019.

> hostage
## Emily Scarr’s call
Maryland PIRG urges PSC to reject BGE’s rate hike and lower profit rates.
## Key takeaway

BGE’s FlexPay proposal may disconnect power for customers who fall behind on bills, as advocates warn it removes 14-day notice requirements.