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Two Dogs Killed In Charles Village

Jill Rosen, Baltimore Sun, December 16, 2004

City grows aware of stray voltage after two dogs die from electrical shocks; and City Councilwoman Mary Pat Clark says the City must have Electrical Standards.  Read the Full Story.

Baltimore Gas & Electric's Pro-Active Approach To Safety

March 1, 2006

Realizing the quality of Baltimore's underground cable is approaching the end of it's life, BG&E has created a team to improve/replace it's existing cable.  Read the Full Story.

Grounding Myth No. 2 – Grounding Specifications For Street Lighting

National Electric Code Internet Connection

Master Electrican Mike Holt reviews specifications for the installation of "Street Light Betterment" – and asks: what does 'Betterment' mean?  Read the Full Story.

BGE Gets Proactive Against Bad Weather

January 28, 2008

Baltimore Gas & Electric mobilizes it's field offices to avoid potential power outages from serious ice storm.  Read the Full Story.

Teenage Girl Tragically Killed By Electrified Fence

www.wjz.com, May 13, 2006

A funeral was held for 14 year old Deanna Green, who was electrocuted on May 5, 2006, while stretching against a fence as she prepared for a Church League softball game.  Read the Full Story.

Taking 'Our Energy Our Future' Campaign To Next Level

www.buckeyepower.com, September 2008

President/CEO of OREC opens new facility outside ot North Baltimore, telling Members that 'climate change legislation actually is energy legislation'.  Read the Full Story.

2009 AgSTAR National Conference

http://www.epa.gov/agstar, October 24, 2008

Having received a strong reception about stray voltage issues, agricultural energy efficiency, and a several of rising issues in Sacramento, AgSTAR's next Conference will be in Baltimore on February 24-25, 2009.  Read the Full Announcement.