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Maryland chambers pass Utility RELIEF Act on final day of legislative session
16+ hour, 31+ min ago (223+ words) The Maryland Senate, in a party line vote, approved a utility relief bill on the final day of the 2026 legislative session. The House approved the bill just hours before. |RELATED: Sine Die in Annapolis: Lawmakers weigh ICE limits, utility relief,…...
Gov. Wes Moore-backed bill would provide electric bill relief to Marylanders
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (376+ words) Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is pushing legislation that would give utility customers a $40 credit on their electric bill. His staff testified on bills that would do that on Tuesday, and to stop utilities from passing along charges the companies pay…...
Governor, leaders announce Utility RELIEF Act to address costs
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (134+ words) Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and state legislative leaders are announcing bills that they say could help lower utility costs. Livestream video above | GET THE FACTS: Why are BGE rates rising this year? Last week, state senators expressed concern about utilities…...
We're going to pass it': Maryland House, Senate agree on legislation to give utility bill relief
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (418+ words) Maryland lawmakers reached an agreement on legislation that provides relief to consumers on their utility bills, according to those with direct knowledge of the agreement. Maryland House and Senate negotiators reached the agreement on'some differences between the chambers'as part of…...
Maryland senator seeks 'common sense' changes to state's utility relief proposal
2+ week, 7+ hour ago (211+ words) Gov. Wes Moore's proposal to help curb skyrocketing energy bills in the state is now in the Maryland Senate. Known as the Utility Relief Act, the bill aims to save ratepayers $150 on their annual energy costs through a rebate and…...
City holds hearing on rising utility bills, but BGE doesn't show up
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (355+ words) Baltimore City leaders demanded answers on Thursday about soaring utility bills. The city council held a hearing focused on Baltimore Gas and Electric, questioning why many customers said their winter bills have skyrocketed again. Video above: Lawmakers call out BGE…...
Senators question utility executives about costs of upgrades, bidding process
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (404+ words) Maryland state lawmakers are concerned about utilities passing on costs of upgrades to consumers. The Maryland Senate Education, Energy and the Environment Committee held a hearing Friday afternoon in an effort to learn about the competitive bidding process and consider…...
Who pays for utility upgrade projects? Lawmakers hold hearing
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (428+ words) Maryland state lawmakers are concerned about utilities passing on costs of upgrades to consumers. The Maryland Senate Education, Energy and the Environment Committee held a hearing Friday afternoon in an effort to learn about the competitive bidding process and consider…...
Necessity knows no season: BGE customers balancing colder weather, rising electric bills
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (374+ words) Consumer advocates say Baltimore Gas and Electric customers likely had sticker shock when they saw their new utility bill. Most BGE customers are seeing a sizeable surge in their monthly bills, according to the Office of the People's Counsel. People…...
Senior vice president at Exelon talks electricity crisis in Maryland
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (138+ words) In a post on X Monday, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore blamed utility companies for rising energy prices, but the parent company of Baltimore Gas & Electric said that is not true. Valencia Mc Clure, senior vice president of Exelon, spoke on…...