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A residential electric meter on the exterior wall of a house, beside the headline BGE Proposes a 17% Rate Increase.

BGE Proposes 17 Percent Electric Distribution Rate Increase Affecting Parts of Montgomery County

On: September 1, 2026

In: Electricity, Energy Prices, Maryland, Office of People’s Counsel

Maryland’s Office of People’s Counsel published a guide to BGE’s request to raise residential electric distribution rates about 17 percent. Most of Montgomery County is on Pepco, but BGE serves part of the county.Continue Reading

Electric transmission costs have soared for Maryland customers and will grow much faster in coming years, new OPC report shows

By: Moderately MOCO

On: March 19, 2026

In: Electricity, Maryland, Office of People’s Counsel

BALTIMORE – Ballooning transmission costs are already significantly impacting the electric bills of Maryland customers, but much larger cost increases for transmission are on their way, according to a report released today by the Office of People’s Counsel. Regional rules governing transmission costs already have assigned Maryland customers responsibility for paying $7.1Continue Reading