Harford County residents raise concerns about proposed BGE transmission project

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Updated on: September 22, 2026 / 11:18 PM EDT / CBS Baltimore

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Maryland's demand for electricity is growing, but the state's power supply is struggling to keep up.

That's why BGE says a series of transmission projects is necessary to ensure the power grid remains reliable.

Harford County residents shared their concerns Tuesday about the $1.1 billion Tri-County Transmission Upgrade Project, which will connect Harford, Baltimore and Howard counties to power plants in Pennsylvania to increase reliability.