Plan saves energy and creates jobs ANNAPOLIS, MD – The State of Maryland today filed its proposal with the Public Service Commission for utilizing the $113.5 million Customer Investment Fund provided by Exelon as a condition of the Commission’s approval of its merger with Constellation, endorsing nine proposals that reach a broad array of customers Read the Rest…
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State of Maryland Submits Customer Investment Fund Proposal, June 15th, 2012
$100 Rebate, May 23rd, 2012
Last December we announced that the State had reached a settlement in the Exelon/Constellation Merger that included a number of benefits for ratepayers and for the public. One of those benefits included a $100 rate credit for BGE customers. Many customers have already seen that credit in their May bill. And just last month, the Read the Rest…
Governor O’Malley Names Two Commissioners to the Public Service Commission, August 17th, 2011
Annapolis, MD (August 17, 2011) – Governor O’Malley today appointed Kevin Hughes and Kelly Speakes-Backman to serve as Commissioners on the Public Service Commission (PSC). The appointments of Hughes and Speakes-Backman fill two vacancies on the PSC. Hughes will serve a five-year term ending in 2016, and Speakes-Backman will finish the term of Commissioner Goldsmith, Read the Rest…
Governor O’Malley Joins Local Steelworkers, Advocates in Final Push for Offshore Wind, March 23rd, 2011
Governor announces new amendments to ensure minimal price impact on Maryland families ANNAPOLIS, MD (March 23, 2011)–Governor Martin O’Malley today joined local steelworkers, environmental advocates, and legislative leaders at Annapolis’ City Dock to promote the Maryland Offshore Wind Energy Act of 2011 as Sine Die approaches. Governor O’Malley announced at today’s event the introduction of Read the Rest…
Electric Companies – Pilot Program for Charging Electric Vehicles (2011), March 11th, 2011
Requires the Public Service Commission to implement a pilot program that permits utilities to offer homeowners and businesses incentives to recharge vehicle during off-peak hours as prescribed by their electric companies. Incentives may include time-of-day pricing of electricity, credits on electric distribution charges, or rebates on the purchase of EV charging systems. http://mlis.state.md.us/2011rs/chapters_noln/Ch_404_hb0164E.pdf
Maryland Electricity Service Quality and Reliability Act (2011), March 1st, 2011
Requires the Public Service Commission to adopt regulations that implement specified service quality and reliability standards relating to the delivery of electricity to retail customers. Establishes a State goal that each electric company provide high levels of service quality in a cost-effective manner and be held accountable if it fails to deliver reliable service. Maryland Read the Rest…
EmPOWER Maryland Energy Efficiency Act of 2008, March 1st, 2008
Requires electric companies to procure and provide customers with a cost effective demand response program that is designed to achieve specific electricity savings and demand reductions. Plans must include program descriptions, anticipated costs, projected electricity savings, and other requested information. The Public Service Commission must review the plans for adequacy and cost effectiveness in achieving Read the Rest…
