Maryland Senate honors Adrienne Jones, Joanne C. Benson and Nancy Pelosi with First Citizen Awards The Maryland Senate presented its First Citizen Award March 30 to Speaker Emerita Adrienne Jones, Senator Joanne C. Benson and U.S. Speaker Emeritus Nancy Pelosi, recognizing decades of public service and civic leadership; presenters highlighted each honoree's ties to Maryland and focus on children and community service.

The Maryland Senate celebrated the extraordinary public service of Adrienne Jones, Joanne C. Benson, and Nancy Pelosi with the prestigious First Citizen Award, highlighting their decades of commitment to community and leadership.

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Public Service Commission urges staffing boost, warns ‘phantom load’ in PJM auctions inflates costs The Public Service Commission told the Appropriations subcommittee its top priorities are filling vacancies and addressing market-design issues that can inflate capacity costs, including so-called “phantom load” from unverified data-center applications; PSC also defended a moratorium tied to BGE call-center failures.

The Public Service Commission is sounding the alarm on “phantom load” in capacity markets, warning that inflated data could lead to higher costs for consumers in Maryland.

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Public Service Commission chair nominee faces sustained questioning on high electric bills Kumar Barve, nominated to chair the Maryland Public Service Commission, told senators he intends to be a 'hard-nosed accountant' while answering extensive questions about why Maryland's electricity bills are high and how the PSC factors climate, labor and market rules into rate-setting.

Kumar Barve, the nominee to chair Maryland's Public Service Commission, vows to tackle soaring electricity bills with a no-nonsense approach, emphasizing accountability and careful oversight.

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PSC takes Pepco/Delmarva DRIVE Act time‑of‑use plans under advisement after questioning on marketing, EM&V and admin FTE Commissioners pressed PHI companies and staff on proposed marketing budgets, requiring a new utility admin FTE, and the scope of EM&V reporting required under the DRIVE Act; the commission took the matter under advisement pending work‑group input and clarification prior to the July report.

The Public Service Commission is scrutinizing Pepco and Delmarva's ambitious time-of-use plans amidst concerns over marketing budgets and the need for clearer reporting metrics.

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Maryland PSC approves renewable certifications, multiple tariff filings and telecom authority; DRIVE Act TOU plans continued The Public Service Commission unanimously approved renewable energy facility certifications, several Potomac Edison tariff updates, an energy allocation system for a Bethesda apartment complex, authority for ITG Communications and Verizon tariff changes. Commissioners took revised Pepco/Delmarva DRIVE Act TOU plans under advisement after extended questioning.

The Maryland Public Service Commission just made waves by approving renewable energy certifications and several key tariff updates, but the future of the DRIVE Act's time-of-use plans remains uncertain!

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Public Service Commission accepts unanimous settlement in Maryland American Water rate case, admits exhibits At a virtual evidentiary hearing, the Public Service Commission accepted a unanimous settlement in Case 9808 involving Maryland American Water Company, admitted parties’ exhibits into the record, and asked the company to provide follow-up data in writing about customer impacts and tax refunds.

The Public Service Commission just accepted a unanimous settlement in a key rate case for Maryland American Water, paving the way for potential changes in customer bills—what does this mean for you?

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Public Service Commission approves consent agenda, tariff updates and PECO waiver At its Dec. 10 administrative meeting the Public Service Commission approved consent items including a license cancellation, community solar deadline extensions and a renewable facility certification; approved Pepco and water-company tariff filings effective Dec. 10, 2025; and granted PECO a waiver to build two 230 kV bypasses subject to reporting conditions.

The Public Service Commission has made significant moves in Maryland, from canceling supplier licenses to approving crucial extensions for community solar projects—what does this mean for the future of energy in the state?

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PSC takes Maryland American Water PFAS bill-credit tariff under advisement after split views Staff recommended rejecting Maryland American Water Company's tariff that would give customers one-time bill credits from PFAS litigation proceeds, arguing it would shift long-term plant costs to future customers; the Office of People's Counsel and the company urged immediate credits. The commission took the matter under advisement for further review.

Maryland's Public Service Commission is at a crossroads over whether to provide immediate bill credits from PFAS lawsuit proceeds or save it for future costs—what's the best path for customers?

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Washington Gas asks PSC to approve 2026 STRIDE project list; commissioners weigh NextGen Energy Act compliance Washington Gas asked the Public Service Commission to note and approve its 2026 STRIDE (SCRIBE) project list and surcharge. The Office of People's Counsel urged deferral until a NextGen Energy Act compliance filing arrives; commissioners took the matter under advisement pending that filing and further review.

Washington Gas is pushing for approval of its $60 million 2026 STRIDE project list, but concerns over compliance with the NextGen Energy Act could hold everything up.

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PSC unanimously waives gas-interruption penalty for Darling Ingredients (Valley Proteins) after staff review and company testimony After staff recommended a 63% reduction, the Public Service Commission unanimously granted a full waiver of a gas-interruption penalty for Darling Ingredients (formerly Valley Proteins) following staff presentation, questioning from commissioners, arguments from the Office of People’s Counsel and testimony from the company's general manager.

In a surprising move, the Public Service Commission has granted Darling Ingredients a full waiver of a significant gas-interruption penalty after a thorough review and compelling testimony!

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PSC sets schedule for PEPCO rate case; update‑to‑actuals filed Dec. 18, parties agree timelines The Public Service Commission set a procedural schedule for PEPCO’s rate case at the Nov. 12 prehearing conference, adopting an update‑to‑actuals date of Dec. 18, 2025, and firming deadlines for direct testimony, rebuttal, evidentiary hearings and briefs.

The Public Service Commission has set a critical timeline for PEPCO’s rate case, with the key update-to-actuals filing due on December 18, 2025—mark your calendars!

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Votes at a glance: PSC administrative meeting, Oct. 29, 2025 Summary of roll-call and motion outcomes from the Public Service Commission27s Oct. 29 administrative meeting: minutes approved; VA generator application and Chamberton Solar Santa Rosa extension approved; BGE GAC accepted effective 11/01/2025; three Arcadia nursing-home LMI qualifications approved; TPE waiver approved.

Major decisions were made at the Public Service Commission meeting on October 29, 2025, including approvals for a VA generator and an extension for community solar projects.

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Columbia proposes new cap for Ryder BBS rates in response to increased costs Columbia seeks to raise Ryder BBS rate cap to $0.02283 per therm to align costs.

Big changes are coming as Maryland's Public Service Commission considers raising the Ryder Balancing Service rate cap to combat rising costs that haven't been updated in over 20 years.

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Maryland Commission Approves AT&T and Verizon Service Discontinuations and 911 Upgrades Commission reviews service changes from AT&T and Verizon, noting efficiency and modernization efforts.

Maryland's Public Service Commission just made waves by approving significant changes for AT&T and other utilities, signaling a major shift in the state's telecommunications landscape!

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BGE's Gas Interruption Test Fails to Impact Local Hospital's Service BGE's test failed for 71 hours without affecting gas service at the local hospital.

BGE's recent gas interruption test fell short, struggling to maintain service halts for just an hour, but luckily, local customers felt no impact.

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Commission Questions BGE's Budgeting Approach for Storm Costs in 2024 Commissioners express concerns over BGE's storm cost budgeting amid rising actual expenditures.

Maryland's Public Service Commission is raising serious questions about BGE's budgeting methods as storm-related costs skyrocket, leaving taxpayers in the dark.

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Maryland lawmakers advance bill to double public service internship opportunities Lawmakers discuss HB 1114 to enhance student internships in public service starting FY27.

Maryland lawmakers are on the verge of doubling public service internship opportunities for students, igniting a new wave of engagement in government roles!

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