Wires Down Video Challenge

Due to school closures and challenges during these difficult times, we have had to rethink our energy education initiatives to accommodate new schedules and distance learning. As a result, we have cancelled the 2020 Wires Down Video Challenge. All entries that were submitted this year will be included in the 2021 contest. We appreciate your hard work and dedication to electric safety.

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The Wires Down Video Challenge is an annual contest available each fall and open is to all public and private elementary schools

in BGE’s electric service area.

As part of the contest, schools are asked to create their own versions of BGE’s iconic “Wires Down” TV commercial for the chance to win up to $10,000 to use for a school enrichment project. The original Wires Down commercial and jingle with its “do not, do not, do not touch” refrain taught kids to never go near a downed wire and instead to call BGE for assistance.

The contest features top awards of $10,000, $5,000, three $3,000 awards and up to nine $1,000 awards for the top video from each participating county. Overall, the Wires Down Video Challenge has awarded $173,000 in school funding to 49 schools since the contest first launched in 2012.

Teaching Electric Safety in the Classroom

Through the contest, BGE offers support and educational materials with a downloadable entry kit and provides teachers with basic lessons on electricity and electric safety. In addition, educators can take advantage of the wealth of information available on the e-Smart Kids website (http://www.e-smartonline.net/bge/) to work electric safety into their class curriculum. The resources available through this website, support Maryland science standards, and are provided for at no additional cost.

Educators can arrange to have a free, electric safety demonstration, presented by BGE experts. Email [email protected] to request an electric safety demonstration at your school or community event.

For more information about the Wires Down Video Challenge and how your school can get involved, visit the contest website at SafetyCentral.BGE.com .