STATEMENT: BGE to Raise Rates by $400 Million in Multi-Year Rate Hike
Consumer group calls on regulators and policymakers to re-evaluate gas spending
Emily
Scarr
State Director, Maryland PIRG Foundation
Started on staff: 2003
B.A., Vassar College
Emily directs strategy, organizational development, research, communications and legislative advocacy for Maryland PIRG. Recently, Emily helped win small donor public financing in Montgomery and Howard counties, and the Maryland Keep Antibiotics Effective Act to protect public health by restricting the use of antibiotics on Maryland farms. Emily also serves on the Executive Committees of the Maryland Fair Elections Coalition and the Maryland Campaign to Keep Antibiotics Working, and the Steering Committees for the Maryland Pesticide Action Network and Marylanders for Open Government. Emily lives in Baltimore with her husband and dog.
Posts by Emily Scarr
NEW REPORT: Maryland’s public campaign financing programs encourage, empower small donors
Small donor public financing programs in Montgomery and Howard Counties are working as intended in local elections, encouraging more people to contribute to candidates and reducing the role of large donors.
New report shines light on gas utilities’ accelerated infrastructure spending
Report finds there is no evidence the program is increasing safety and that the gas spending is exacerbating an affordability crisis and creating a huge risk of stranded costs.
BGE’s Conduit Memo – what does it mean?
On Monday, the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC), which regulates public utilities, ordered BGE to release a memo on the financing of a deal with Baltimore City to make improvements to the City’s conduit system. BGE released the letter on Thursday.
Baltimore Area Residents Send “Don’t Raise My Rates” Holiday Cards to BGE
In lead up to rate case decision from utility regulator, energy customers speak out