2024 Maryland Legislative Session: Wins and Losses
As the 2024 Maryland Legislative Session comes to an end, here is an update on the problems Maryland PIRG is working to solve.
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Enough is enough: Utility customers speak out against BGE’s proposed rate hike
Consumer advocates, environmental groups and the Baltimore City Council call on PSC to reject BGE’s rate hike
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Clean Heat rulemaking comment to the PUC
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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
Important wins for Texas consumers this legislative session
Lawmakers acted to curtail surprise medical bills, protect data privacy, improve pedestrian safety, and more.
We’re continuing to shine a spotlight on unfair utility rate hikes
Illinois PIRG and other consumer advocates are calling on regulators to rein in Peoples Gas rate hikes and reform its mismanaged pipe replacement program.
How to Supercharge EmPOWER Maryland
The Maryland legislature is considering bills in 2023 related to the state’s energy efficiency program, which is great news for Maryland energy customers.
Explosion in Gaithersburg
This morning, an explosion and fire in Gaithersburg injured at least 12 people, sending 10 people to the hospital, including 4 children.