BGE wants to charge you more again
The multi-year rate plan pilot has led to excessive rate hikes for 1.3 million Marylanders using BGE.
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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
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: Gas utility spending continues to grow, fueling rate hikes
Consumer advocates call on legislators and regulators to reign in spending
BGE gas delivery rate hikes: state and local leaders fight back
Pressure is mounting for state leaders to intervene as gas delivery rates reach crisis levels.
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.
