• Exelon utility Baltimore Gas and Electric won Maryland PSC authorization to proceed with PJM-directed transmission upgrades tied to Brandon Shores, H.A. Wagner retirements.
• Buildout targets December 2028 completion; includes new substations, expanded facilities, transmission rebuilds, added circuits within existing rights-of-way.
• Project supports retirement of nearly 2,000 MW of coal generation in Maryland, reducing emissions while maintaining regional grid reliability.
• Exelon utilities PECO, Pepco also directed by PJM to pursue transmission upgrades in their service areas to address plant-retirement reliability risks.
• BGE estimates Maryland power imports could rise to 80% from about 40% once the plants retire, increasing supply-cost pressure on customers.

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