The Maryland Public Service Commission began an investigation into what effects the $60 million FirstEnergy bribery scandal might have had on Potomac Edison.
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The energy giant at the center of a $60 million bribery scheme in Ohio admitted Thursday to new details of its role in the conspiracy as part of a deal with federal prosecutors.
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Drivers are facing higher gas prices as more people hit the road for work, travel and other activities that the virus pandemic halted.
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July 1, 2021
Comments Off on Divided Maryland PSC grants Pepco $52.2M rate hike
The Maryland Public Service Commission approved Pepco's multiyear rate plan, setting the stage for rate increases for typical Maryland residential customers of $5.20 per month after two years.
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June 16, 2021
Comments Off on Federal judge blocks Biden’s pause on new oil, gas leases
The Biden administration’s suspension of new oil and gas leases on federal land and water was blocked by a federal judge in Louisiana.
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June 7, 2021
Comments Off on Most of ransom paid after Colonial Pipeline hack has been recovered, officials say
The Justice Department has recovered most of a multimillion-dollar ransom payment to hackers after a cyberattack that caused Colonial Pipeline to halt its operations, officials said.
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June 3, 2021
Comments Off on Third Exxon Mobil board member unseated as shareholders continue climate fight
Exxon Mobil shareholders have unseated a third board member in their bid to force the oil giant to deal more aggressively with climate change.
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June 1, 2021
Comments Off on OPEC to increase oil output as global economy recovers
The OPEC oil cartel and allied producing countries have confirmed plans to restore 2.1 million barrels per day of crude production.
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May 27, 2021
Comments Off on Pipelines ordered to assess cybersecurity after ransomware hack
U.S. pipeline operators will be required for the first time to conduct a cybersecurity assessment under a Biden administration directive in response to the ransomware hack of Colonial Pipeline.
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May 25, 2021
Comments Off on Maryland Energy Administration awards over $500K to bolster energy resilience, sustainability
The Maryland Energy Administration on Tuesday announced $566,000 in awards for eight organizations.
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