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Baltimore Gas & Electric service and rate disputes

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Baltimore Gas & Electric (BGE) has resumed residential service disconnections for unpaid bills following a temporary moratorium imposed by the Maryland Public Service Commission. The pause was originally lifted after the utility improved call center wait times and increased staffing to handle billing inquiries. Following the resumption of shutoffs, BGE has filed a request with the Maryland Public Service Commission for a $156 million electric rate increase. The company stated the hike is necessary for system maintenance and reliability. If approved, the increase could add an estimated $8 per month to the average bill for 1.3 million customers, though the commission is not scheduled to review the proposal until January 2027. These developments occur amid ongoing concerns regarding consumer debt in the region. Data indicated that hundreds of thousands of households were behind on payments, with average past-due balances remaining high. Recent data from a Zenith Research survey of 800 registered voters highlights growing financial strain, noting that 42 percent of Marylanders struggled to pay electric bills over the past year. Additionally, a dispute between Baltimore City and BGE regarding the use of the city’s underground conduit system may lead to further rate increases. This follows previous regulatory approvals that have already raised annual household costs by approximately $300.

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