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Peña-Melnyk calls on utility companies to adhere to policies under Utility RELIEF Act
Maryland House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk called on utility companies to follow the Utility RELIEF Act regulations to protect ratepayers and reduce energy costs.
Potomac Edison starts new rate program to encourage off-peak hour use
Potomac Edison has added a new discounted rate option that encourages residents to use electricity during non-peak hours.
MD lawmakers seek utility relief though cuts to energy efficiency program
Maryland lawmakers proposed cuts to the EmPOWER program to provide at least $150 annual relief on energy bills for utility customers.
Utility companies in Maryland use drones for infrastructure inspections: ‘It is a lot safer’
Utility companies are using drones for infrastructure inspections leading to increased safety for crews, a reduced carbon footprint and faster inspection times.
Some Maryland school districts embracing idea of electric buses
School buses are nothing new in Maryland. What is new, however, is a rapid rise in the use of electric school buses – a rise that is expected to continue.
Potomac Edison wants out of Warrior Run contract
Potomac Edison has submitted a proposal to the Maryland Public Service Commission to buy out its contract with the Warrior Run generating station in Cumberland.
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.
Maryland commission to investigate Potomac Edison, FirstEnergy ties amid scandal
The Maryland Public Service Commission began an investigation into what effects the $60 million FirstEnergy bribery scandal might have had on Potomac Edison.
FirstEnergy, Potomac Edison parent, to pay $230M in Ohio bribery case
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.
Potomac Edison replaces, fixes 1,000 poles
Potomac Edison crews have replaced or repaired about 1,000 wooden utility poles so far this year, and the energy company expects to spend about $2.1 million this year inspecting more […]
A tug of war over rates
Energy consumers may be concerned by a rate increase requested last week by Baltimore Gas and Electric Co. But based on recent history, it’s unlikely that request will be granted in full.
Utilities say Md. power restoration may take days
Power companies say it may take days to fully restore electricity for some of the 155,000 customers in the dark after an ice storm in Maryland and Delaware.
