Energy & Utilities Resources
The BGE Assistance Finder can help customers navigate the page more easily.
You can establish payment plans, enroll in Budget Billing, and payment extensions through My Account at bge.com
If you have special circumstances and need payment arrangements beyond 12 months, please call BGE at 800-685-0123.
BGE asks all customers to report their outage in any of the following ways:
Online at BGE.com
BGE's free mobile app, available at the Apple Store or Google Play
Text message, to 69243
Phone, by calling 877-778-2222
Discover WSSC Water’s Financial Assistance Programs—here to help you pay your bills and support your household’s needs.
WSSC Water offers a Customer Notification System (CNS) to alert you about our work in your area that may affect your service or daily routine. Once you sign up, you will receive email or text alerts about water main breaks, sanitary sewer overflows, road or lane closures caused by WSSC Water work, boil water advisories and occasionally other important messages from us. Sign up for CNS here.
For Emergencies related to Water main breaks • Failed patches • Sewer Backups (no septic) call 301-206-4002
Customer Service: 301-206-4001 Billing Inquiries • Service Questions • Project Inquiries
Customer Advocates: wsscwater.com/advocate
To be eligible to participate for the Pepco Customer Relief Fund, a customer must meet the following criteria:
Active residential customer
60+ days past due
Carry a balance of at least $250
Household that is either limited income or moderate-income
Eligible customers can apply for this one-time relief through the Salvation Army. Repeat applications will not be processed. To learn more and begin the application process, customers can visit pepco.com/ReliefMD.
Governor’s Website for Federal Employee Resources
Maryland Workers Impacted by Recent Federal Actions
Senator Chris Van Hollen's Resources
Marylanders Affected by Trump Administration Policies
Maryland Department of Labor
MD Labor has prepared to support Maryland workers impacted by the federal government transition, including employees of the federal government and federal government contractors. Please click the links below for the following resources:
To apply for unemployment, workers can file online or call 667-207-6520 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Federal workers should select option #9.
A virtual workshop designed specifically for former federal employees, federal contractors, and other workers impacted by federal government transition is available on Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. See workshop details(información del taller en español)
MD Labor offers résumé workshops, individualized career guidance, mock interviews, career and skills assessment, and more. These resources are provided through 33 American Job Centers (AJCs) and the specialized Professional Outplacement Assistance Center (POAC).
Jobs in Prince George's County
Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation Resource Guide
Job Resources:
Dedicated job board for federal workers to find jobs that match their skill sets.
Support for federal workers and their families with a variety of resources is available at aacounty.org/federal-employee-assistance.
State jobs: https://jobapscloud.com/MD/
Individuals Anne Arundel County Government Jobs for a list of job openings with the county.
The Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation can support individuals who are interested in starting their own business in the county.
Arundel Community Development Services, Inc. (ACDS) can provide free counseling to former federal employees if their ability to pay their mortgage is affected.
Financial assistance for low- and moderate-income renters who are behind and facing eviction.
The Mental Health Agency’s “Community Warmline” is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide support to impacted individuals. Individuals can call 410-768-5522 to speak with a counselor to be connected to the resources they need.
The Office of Transportation operates a variety of fare free fixed route and on-demand transit services throughout the county, which residents can use to help alleviate costs associated with transportation to interviews or appointments.
Schaefer Center for Public Policy at the University of Baltimore:
Comptroller of Maryland
Maryland Health Benefit Exchange
Consumer Assistance Call Center 1-855-642-8572
Ask Flora, our virtual assistant, or chat with an expert
Department of Human Services
Department of Aging