# Maryland Makes EV Charging Program Permanent

In August 2024, the Maryland Public Service Commission approved Baltimore Gas and Electric’s Smart Charge Management program as a permanent, grid-wide offering. The program aims to grow from approximately 6,900 demonstration participants to 30,000 by 2027; reported results include a 1.58 cost-effectiveness ratio and 92% schedule compliance. The approval signals utility interest in managed EV charging at scale, but the signal identifies no open solicitation or contract value.

- Utilities and charging-platform providers can use the expansion target and reported performance to assess demand for managed-charging capabilities and potential utility partnerships.
- The program’s scale-up creates a market signal for providers such as WeaveGrid, but it is not itself a contract award or a confirmed procurement opportunity.
- No solicitation, procurement contact, or contract value is identified; businesses should not treat the 2027 participation target as a bid deadline.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities, Transportation
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** November 09, 2026

### Government Entities
- Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC)

### Vendors
- WeaveGrid (Managed-charging platform provider)

### Sources
- [A Maryland utility grew its automated EV charging program from 6,900 drivers to 30,000, and regulators approved the expansion as a permanent, grid-wide offering](https://gcn.com/maryland-utility-automated-ev-charging-expansion/23122) - gcn.com