The ability of a system to perform its required functions under certain conditions for a specified period of time. Power Reliability can be defined by the ability to deliver electricity to customers w [..]

A Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) that coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity in all or parts of Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, North Caroli [..]

A customer may override two non-emergency events per summer; however, a customer may not override an emergency event or the transition out of an emergency event. Additionally, customers may not change [..]

All-inclusive umbrella term for the set of programs and activities of electric utility companies that are developed to encourage customers to modify their level and pattern of electricity usage. DSM i [..]

Demand response programs are designed to manage customer use of electricity in response to periods of very high electricity demand and/or pricing. Having customers reduce their energy use at critical [..]

During an emergency cycling event, regional demand for electricity is close to surpassing regional supply, and BGE is required by PJM to activate its’ PeakRewards program. This type of event is usuall [..]

The Compressor is the part of an air conditioning system that pumps the refrigerant that transfers the heat and humidity from inside your home to the outside. It is makes the cool air.

Cycling refers to the amount of time each hour that the electricity to air conditioning (A/C) compressor or electric hot water heater is adjusted during a PeakRewardsSM event.

AMI is an updated electric system, also known as “smart grid.” An electric grid is the system of meters, poles, and wires that delivers electricity to you. “Smart grid” is the term used to describe a [..]