The Maryland Public Service Commission this week rejected a request from Potomac Edison that would have increased electricity service rates.
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Read More »October 28, 2021 Comments Off on Maryland Public Service Commission denies utility rate increase request
The Maryland Public Service Commission this week rejected a request from Potomac Edison that would have increased electricity service rates.
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Read More »July 23, 2021 Comments Off on Maryland counties grapple with controlling growth of solar farms
Anne Arundel County has imposed a ban on industrial solar operations, then enacted a moratorium on using agricultural land for solar fields. Frederick County has adopted temporary moratorium on the projects, Kent County has battled a proposed solar array outside ...
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Read More »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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Read More »June 16, 2021 Comments Off on Maryland to distribute $83 million in relief to utility customers
Some Maryland residents with overdue gas and electric payments will soon receive relief. The Maryland Public Service Commission announced Tuesday that it has allocated $83 million to electric and gas utilities so they can assist customers who have outstanding gas ...
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Read More »January 12, 2018 Comments Off on Md. PSC orders utilities to account for federal tax savings
The Maryland Public Service Commission has launched a process to assess how electric, gas, telecommunications and water utilities can pass on savings from the new tax law to their customers. The lowering of the corporate tax rate from 35 percent to ...
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Read More »May 11, 2017 Comments Off on Maryland regulators OK nation’s largest offshore wind plan
ANNAPOLIS — Maryland regulators on Thursday approved plans for the nation’s first large-scale offshore wind projects, saying the decision will position the state to be a leader in the developing industry. The Maryland Public Service Commission awarded renewable energy credits ...
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Read More »March 8, 2017 Comments Off on Maryland Senate OKs energy efficiency bill
ANNAPOLIS — The Maryland Senate has approved a measure to require the state’s five largest electric utilities to provide customers with energy-efficiency programs and services to cut energy consumption by 2 percent a year. The Senate voted 32-14 for the ...
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Read More »November 16, 2016 Comments Off on Maryland OKs Pepco rate hike; gives less than utility sought
WASHINGTON — The Maryland Public Service Commission has approved a rate hike for Pepco, which provides electricity to two suburban D.C. counties. The commission issued an order Tuesday granting a revenue increase of $52.5 million to Pepco. The increase, ...
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Read More »July 20, 2016 Comments Off on Hearings focus on proposed Columbia Gas rate increase
CUMBERLAND — Western Maryland customers of Columbia Gas are getting their say on a proposed rate increase that would boost the total bill for a typical residential customer by 21 percent. The Public Service Commission is holding the hearing Wednesday ...
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Read More »March 29, 2016 Comments Off on Hogan appointment to PSC in jeopardy
The appointment to the Public Service Commission of a former deputy chief of staff to Gov. Larry Hogan remains in jeopardy. Michael Richard appeared before the Senate Executive Nominations Committee for the second time Monday night. This time it was ...
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