Request Process: Banner Hanging
for Nonprofit Groups in Central Maryland

The following guidelines must be followed when requesting that a banner be hung. Constellation Energy, parent company of the Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE), reserves the right to refuse to hang any banner. All requests to hang banners are reviewed annually and will be evaluated like any other contribution request of $1,000, the current cost for BGE to hang a banner. Banners will only be hung as operating conditions permit even if prior approval has been given. In performing this in-kind service, the company will not compromise the safety of its employees or the public.

Eligibility

Nonprofit organizations located in Central Maryland (copy of IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit determination letter required).

Only one banner hung per organization per year (organizations with multiple agencies conducting fundraisers at various locations, dates, and/or times, must determine which branch will submit the request).

Purpose of organization/event must fit our priority focus areas of education, economic development, or environmental initiatives.

The banner must be in support of a fundraising event. (Requests for community service projects/programs or banners for recognition purposes cannot be honored).

The event must be non-commercial, non-political, and non-controversial as determined by Constellation Energy.

Only requests for pre-approved locations will be considered.

Requests for hanging holiday decorations, vertical pole banners, or flag pole assistance are not eligible.

Limitations: We do not consider requests from

Nonprofit organizations rated as 501(c)(4) or (c)(6) civic associations, volunteer fire departments, business associations and/or chambers of commerce, among others

Religious organizations requesting support for religious causes

Individual schools

Sports teams and leagues

Process

All requests must be submitted in writing (on the nonprofit’s letterhead) six to eight weeks in advance of the requested banner hanging date.

Telephone reservations will not be honored.

Requests should be mailed to:

Constellation Energy
Community Partnerships
Attn: Banner Hanging Request
111 Market Place, 10th floor
Baltimore, Maryland 21202.

Each request must include:

• Completed Banner Hanging Request Summary Cover Page
• Copy of 501(c)(3) IRS nonprofit determination letter
• List of board of directors
• Copy of event budget
• Benefit to Constellation Energy for contribution/support
• Message printed on the banner
• First and second choice of hanging locations (must be selected from list of pre-approved sites – attached)
• Preferred dates for the banner to be hung. Banners are hung from Monday to Monday for a two-week period and are not normally hung or removed on holidays.

All requests will be responded to in writing.

If approved, Constellation Energy will:

• Verify approved location and dates banner will be hung
• Provide drop-off and pick-up information for banner

If approved, organization is responsible for:

• Verifying whether permits are required for approved site and obtaining same if needed.
• Obtaining Constellation Energy’s approval before applying for permits. That permit must be delivered to appropriate Service Center with banner.
• Providing proof of liability insurance.
• Providing banner and rope, ensuring that these meet all required specifications.
• Delivering and picking-up banner as specified (banner MUST be picked up within TWO WEEKS after taken down or it will be discarded).
• Any damages are the responsibility of the nonprofit.

The banner, rope, and required permit (if applicable) must be delivered to the appropriate site the Wednesday before the banner is scheduled to be hung. (See Banner Specifications for details.) If you have any questions, please call 1.888.460.2002 toll free.