Baltimore Gas & Electric sets goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050
Baltimore Gas & Electric (BGE) plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its operations by at least 50 percent by 2030 and 100 percent by 2050.
“BGE has a long history of both doing the right thing for the environment and meeting challenges head on,” BGE president and CEO Carim Khouzami said. “There is no greater challenge now than climate change and the severe weather it causes, making our Path to Clean vital for the future health and safety of our customers and the communities where we live and work.”
To achieve net-zero emissions from operations, BGE is taking several actions, including converting 50 percent of its vehicle fleet to electric by 2030. Further, it focuses technology and infrastructure investments on increasing energy efficiency, utilizing clean electricity for operations, and modernizing its natural gas infrastructure to minimize methane leaks and improve safety and reliability. In addition, BGE will drive further emissions reduction by partnering with state and local leaders to achieve community climate and environmental goals and piloting new technologies, among other actions.
“While we will accomplish our goal of net-zero operational emissions by 2050, it will take a collective effort from the community to truly address the climate crisis,” BGE’s senior vice president of governmental and external affairs Rodney Oddoye said. “We will work closely with our regulators, elected officials, and jurisdictions throughout our service area to ensure we can lay the groundwork for long-term emissions reductions that are equitable and inclusive.”
Further, BGE’s EV Smart program is facilitating the increased adoption of electric vehicles. Also, it will continue to improve its energy efficiency programs, including rebate programs for energy efficient appliance and demand response programs that provide bill credits to customers for reducing electricity usage on high-demand days.
The initiative is part of a commitment by all six Exelon utilities to achieve net-zero operational emissions.
