BGE Presents $300,000 in Environmental Stewardship Grants to 52 Maryland Nonprofit Organizations
Green Grants provide up to $10,000 to organizations focused on improving the environment
Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE) today announced that 52 local nonprofit organizations committed to
environmental preservation, protection and enhancement will receive $300,000 in BGE Green Grants. The program is in its fourth year
and has provided more than $1,300,000 to nonprofit organizations across central Maryland.
“Environmental stewardship is one of BGE’s core values, and through our sustainable operations, philanthropic giving, and
employee volunteer opportunities, we can positively impact the environment,” said Valencia McClure, vice president of governmental
and external affairs for BGE. “We look forward to seeing the creative ideas and strong programs developed by this year’s BGE Green
Grant recipients put into action.”
The BGE Green Grants program is open to 501c3 nonprofit organizations located in BGE’s central Maryland service
territory that are committed to making a positive impact on the environment. Grants range from $1000 to $10,000.
Since its founding 200 years ago, BGE has partnered with Maryland communities to enhance our neighborhoods. Through the use of
shareholder dollars, BGE supports programs that deliver measurable and sustainable impact in the areas of energy efficiency, the
environment, education, economic and community development, and emergency response and safety.
BGE’s corporate citizenship aligns with its parent company, Exelon Corporation. As part of Exelon’s 2012 merger, Exelon and its
subsidiaries are committed to maintaining an average of $7 million in annual charitable giving in Maryland for the next 10 years.
The BGE Green Grants program fulfills part of that commitment.
For a list of all grant recipients, visit bge.com.
BGE, founded in 1816 as the nation’s first gas utility, is Maryland’s largest natural gas and electric utility. Headquartered
in Baltimore, BGE delivers power to more than 1.25 million electric customers and more than 650,000 natural gas customers in
central Maryland. The company’s approximately 3,200 employees are committed to the safe and reliable delivery of natural gas and
electricity, as well as enhanced energy management, conservation, environmental stewardship and community assistance. BGE is a
subsidiary of Exelon Corporation (NYSE: EXC), the nation’s leading competitive energy provider. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter, YouTube and Flickr.
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