If a regulator that is located indoors leaks, gas could collect inside the property and ignite. The most dangerous situations occur when gas is collected in an area. Outdoor locations are also safer in that if the regulator were to leak due to any cause, an outdoor location allows the leaking gas to dissipate directly into the atmosphere. This also allows first responders faster access to shut off gas, if necessary, versus an indoor regulator. These gas regulators must be placed outdoors in order to provide the safest gas service possible to our customers by ensuring gas does not enter a building at the higher pressure. The upgraded system requires a gas regulator at each property to reduce pressure from the service line to a lower pressure for safe distribution into the building. These upgrades require the installation of outdoor regulators to maintain a safe level of pressure between the gas system and customer homes and appliances. This work has been reviewed and approved by the Maryland Public Service Commission, and is in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and BGE standards. The goal of this work is to provide customers with natural gas in the safest and most reliable manner possible.
"BGE is modernizing the gas system throughout our service area by replacing low-pressure gas infrastructure with a higher-pressure system that will provide more reliable and resilient natural gas service to residents. WJZ saw police and private security at the worksite on Warren Avenue at various times throughout the day Monday. I can personally attest to how scary this has been, but quite frankly, this is about doing right," Towles said.Īt Monday night's city council meeting, council member Robert Stokes issued a resolution calling for a hearing into the matter. BGE is simply here for profits," Towles said.īGE denies the accusations and has previously said the external equipment is safer, allowing easier access in an emergency.įor now, BGE is continuing their work in Federal Hill while some neighbors continue their fight against it. "This is an issue that affects everyone in Baltimore City.
She was also arrested last week and is one of more than 120 plaintiffs in the new lawsuit. And unfortunately for them, they have met with people who are resilient and resistant to that kind of bullying tactic," Claudia Towles told Hellgren. "Yeah, it is a battle that many people have said, 'It's BGE, why bother?' That's what they're banking on.
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