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PSC Report Finds BGE Mismanagement Increased Risk of Gas Pipeline Explosions
onsumer Advocate Calls for Pause on BGE’s “Operation Pipeline” Program
Maryland legislature makes groundbreaking changes to utility regulation, lowering energy costs
Senate accepts amendments on Next Generation Energy Act, bill expected to save ratepayers hundreds of millions of dollars.
Coalition applauds Maryland Senate’s vote to advance Ratepayer Protection Act and rate hike protections
Measures by General Assembly can rein in utilities’ wasteful spending, protect consumers from future rate spikes
To end relentless rate hikes, Maryland legislature must stop wasteful utility spending
Maryland’s STRIDE program and multi-year ratemaking incentivize overspending by utilities, boosting corporate profits and raising costs for consumers
Report: Regulated utilities spent $2.2 million on lobbying, $4.5 million on advertising in Maryland
Maryland’s utilities reported lobbying on nearly 70 pieces of legislation in 2024, with $1 million spent by BGE and Pepco.
Statement: EmPOWER Maryland lowers bills, reduces pollution, and lessons demand on grid
Not only has EmPOWER Maryland steadily reduced energy consumption, it has saved customers $4 billion on their energy bills.
STATEMENT: Gas utility spending continues to grow, fueling rate hikes
Consumer advocates call on legislators and regulators to reign in spending
Maryland Attorney General, People’s Counsel, elected officials, advocates call out BGE rate hikes, legislative action
Soaring home heating bills, driven by BGE’s wasteful spending on gas pipeline replacement , have placed additional strain on Baltimore residents, requiring immediate legislative action.
STATEMENT: Pennsylvania settlement with multi-state grid operator PJM win for consumers
STATEMENT: Biden issues executive order to fast-track data centers for AI
Advocates urge incoming administration to maintain environmental, consumer protections