Maryland Office of People's Counsel
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State agency that represents the interests of residential households that use electricity, gas, landline telephone and private water. Email us: [email protected]
Maryland, USA
Joined January 2017
Consider taking advantage of tax-free shopping on qualifying ENERGY STAR products during Shop Maryland Energy Weekend, February 15-17. The following products bearing the ENERGY STAR label, purchased in-store or online, will be exempt from the state's sales tax: heat pumps, air conditioners, washers and dryers, standard-size refrigerators, furnaces, boilers, compact fluorescent light bulbs, dehumidifiers, and programmable thermostats. Solar water heaters are tax-exempt year-round. Learn more here:
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Prevent disconnection and keep an eye on your bill. Check out the year over year cost per therm pricing. To learn more about how natural gas pricing is set: *Note that this chart compares supply pricing only. It does not include the distribution portion of your bill.
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If you’ve had sticker shock from your recent BGE bill, you’re not alone. Most BGE customers are seeing substantial increases in their monthly bills. Read about why this is happening:
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If you need help with your electric bill, check out our website information and resources. #GetHelp #UtilityAssistance
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Do you have questions about how to read your BGE bill? What are all the different charges for? What part of the bill can you control? Watch our 15-min bill breakdown and be informed about your utility usage. Watch the video here:
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RT @emilyscarr: Proud to stand with @OAGMaryland @OpcMd @Embry4Delegate @Zeke_Cohen @1199SEIU_MDDC @CCAN @AARPMD to call on the Maryland le…
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Update on the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project! On December 31, 2024, PSEG Renewable Transmission LLC submitted an application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) to build the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project (MPRP). This project is a 67-mile-long power line that will go through parts of Baltimore, Carroll, and Frederick counties in Maryland. The power line will carry 500 kV of electricity. To learn more about MPRP, check out our FAQs here: If you want to know how you can participate in the MPRP process, check out this guide published by the Maryland Public Service Commission:
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What is resource adequacy? Resource adequacy depends on having enough electricity generation to meet peak demand, with a reserve margin buffer for uncertainty, & sufficient transmission to deliver power reliably. #PJM #energy #energymarket Read OPC's FAQs:
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Have questions about how to read your Potomac Edison or Columbia Gas bill? Have questions about what charges on your bill are for? We will walk through utility bills line-by-line in these 30-minute information sessions, answering your questions along the way. Sign up for these free webinars here:
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Spring really is around the corner. And the groundhog knows it. But to weather these last weeks of winter, consider these money-saving home tips. For more, visit OPC’s website: #groundhogday #6moreweeksofwinter #earlyspring
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#KeepTheHeatOn with energy bill assistance from Office of Home Energy Programs this #NationalEnergyAssistance Day @NEADA. Click here to learn what to do if you are falling behind on your bill
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If you’ve had sticker shock from your recent BGE bill, you’re not alone. Most BGE customers are seeing substantial increases in their monthly bills. Learn why bills are going up, here: #energytwitter #energyX #utility #highbills
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Have questions about how to read your Potomac Edison or Columbia Gas bill? We will walk through utility bills line-by-line in these 30-minute information sessions, answering your questions along the way. Sign up for these free webinars here:
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Have questions about how to read your Delmarva Power or Pepco bill? We will walk through utility bills line-by-line in these 30-minute information sessions, answering your questions along the way. Sign up for these free webinars here:
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RT @baltimoresun: Baltimore Gas and Electric has been disingenuous in its explanation of why utility bills have increased, writes Maryland…
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When someone wants to build or change a power plant, solar power generation, or high-voltage power lines, they need permission from the Public Service Commission (PSC). To begin construction on their project, they need to go through the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) process, which includes hearings in front of the PSC and public comment on the project. The CPCN process typically takes around 388 days. To learn more about the CPCN process check out the PSC’s website:
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Have questions about how to read your Delmarva Power or Pepco bill? We will walk through utility bills line-by-line in these 30-minute information sessions, answering your questions along the way. Sign up for these free webinars here:
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Check out a new episode of the podcast Maryland Energy Talk, from 1/20/2025, featuring a discussion with People's Counsel David Lapp and podcast host Jamie DeMarco. The episode, "STRIDE, The Program Driving Up Everyone's Energy Bill," is available on Spotify and should also be on Apple Podcasts and on other podcast platforms.
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Have questions about how to read your gas and/or electric bill? We will walk through utility bills line-by-line in these 30-minute information sessions, answering your questions along the way. Sign up for these free webinars here:
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