Just months after Maryland lawmakers approved a utility relief package aimed at lowering energy costs, Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) is seeking another increase that would raise the average residential customer’s bill by about $8 a month.
The utility has asked the Maryland Public Service Commission to approve the increase as part of its latest rate case, saying the additional revenue is needed “to sustain a safe and reliable system,” not to fund new programs or services.
If approved, the increase would cost the average customer about $96 a year, offsetting a significant portion of the estimated annual savings many customers are expected to receive under Maryland’s recently passed Utility Relief Act.
The request comes as many Marylanders continue to struggle with high energy bills. Over the past year, FOX45 has spoken with numerous residents who said rising utility costs have forced difficult financial decisions, including choosing between paying electric bills and buying groceries.
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