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Electricity

Md. Agency Investigates Meter Reader Complaints

The Maryland Public Service Commission says it’s investigating complaints that Potomac Edison overbilled some western Maryland electricity customers by failing to read their meters as often as required.

2013/04/12

Pepco Seeking Rate Hike For D.C. Customers

Pepco is seeking a $52 million rate increase for District of Columbia customers that would add $5.89 to the average monthly residential bill.

2013/03/09

BGE Prepares For Approaching Winter Storm

Baltimore Gas & Electric Company is closely monitoring an approaching weather front that will likely bring heavy, wet snow and wind gusts of up to 50 miles per hour across the majority of its central Maryland service area on Wednesday.

2013/03/04

Energy Officials Finally Shed Light On Super Bowl Blackout

Until now, everyone was still in the dark, trying to figure out what caused a power outage during Sunday’s Super Bowl game in New Orleans. Energy officials are taking the blame.

2013/02/08

Cumberland Working To Remove Damaged Trees

Officials in Cumberland say they’re removing or pruning more than 50 trees that have either been damaged by storms or are at risk of toppling over.

2013/02/04

Lower Your Home Electricity Bill

Check out these tips from EcoMedia on how to save electricity at home, which in turn could help you save money.

2013/01/30

Wind Power Proposed In Baltimore City Amid Zoning Changes

Laying the groundwork to catch the wind. It’s in a proposal by Baltimore City Councilman James Kraft.

2012/11/29

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How To Stay Connected During Hurricane Sandy

When disaster strikes, phone and Internet service often takes a hit, right when it’s needed the most.

2012/10/29

Sandy Cuts Power To More Than 210,000 BGE Customers Across Md.

As Maryland gets caught in the crosshairs of Sandy, more than 210,000 BGE customers have lost power.

2012/10/29

Mid-Atlantic Braces For Extended Power Outages

Mid-Atlantic electric utilities, facing the threat of a direct hit from Hurricane Sandy, reached across North America on Friday to secure extra help in restoring power that they said could be out for more than a week because of prolonged high winds and torrential rain.

2012/10/26

Md. Prepares As Hurricane Sandy Makes Its Way To The Mid-Atlantic

The East Coast is on alert as a powerful hurricane churns in the Atlantic Ocean. Concerns are growing that Sandy and a second storm could collide and form a super storm. In Maryland, folks are keeping an eye on the storm’s path and getting ready for the worst.

2012/10/25

O’Malley Discusses Surcharge To Help Prevent Power Outages

Governor Martin O’Malley takes a step toward improving utility service–at a cost to customers. The governor would allow BGE and Pepco to collect a surcharge from ratepayers to help prevent power outages.

2012/10/03

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