"Yes, your utility bill will go up this summer, but not for the reasons BGE and others are telling you. The key drivers are BGE’s soaring spending and profits and poor management by PJM Interconnection, the private entity that operates our electric grid." baltimoresun.com/2025/06/29/…
"Members of our union, the United Steelworkers (USW), are profoundly disappointed by the Trump administration’s abandonment of a project primed to create jobs, boost manufacturing capacity and meet our country’s growing energy needs."
.@MarylandPSC just saved gas customers $1 billion over the next decade by ending an unfair policy that allowed gas corporations to profit by charging existing customers for extending methane pipelines to new customers
marylandmatters.org/2025/09/…
“PJM is supposed to be independent under federal law, but in practice PJM has proven much more interested in advancing policies responsive to big corporate interests than the welfare of consumers,” writes @OpcMdutilitydive.com/news/pjm-ceo…
I'm committed to holding PJM & MD utilities accountable to bring energy prices down & to ensure MDers have access to affordable, reliable, clean energy. #StandUpToPJM
"To put it simply, BGE makes money when it spends money, said David Lapp, who leads the Maryland @OpcMd the people the state’s ratepayer advocate." thebaltimorebanner.com/econo…#Boondoggle
“Developers have an incentive to think big. Utilities have a huge incentive to think big,” explains @OpcMd David Lapp in this story on development and utility capital spending.
Important OpEd by Col. (Ret.) Steve Ball:
“As a senior and retired U.S. Army veteran, I know all about the impact of rising energy costs and understand the formidable connection between our energy security and national security.”
MORE: mainemorningstar.com/2025/06…
Col. (Ret.) Steve Ball of Maine understands the impact high energy costs have on seniors. Diversifying our energy sources with offshore wind will help the U.S. meet energy demand, lower costs, and strengthen our national security. Read more: mainemorningstar.com/2025/06…
Important OpEd by Col. (Ret.) Steve Ball:
“As a senior and retired U.S. Army veteran, I know all about the impact of rising energy costs and understand the formidable connection between our energy security and national security.”
MORE: mainemorningstar.com/2025/06…
While Congress debates a bill that would increase energy costs for Marylanders, we set up a fund to provide relief for customers in our state as soon as this month.
"Yes, your utility bill will go up this summer, but not for the reasons BGE and others are telling you. The key drivers are BGE’s soaring spending and profits and poor management by PJM Interconnection, the private entity that operates our electric grid." baltimoresun.com/2025/06/29/…
"PJM & others are blaming clean energy policy for the rising rates, and nothing could be further from the truth. In its recent capacity auction, PJM excluded two active Maryland coal plants from the supply pool, contributing as much as 65% of expected BGE bill increases."
It’s about time OC leaders heard from Marylanders who support clean energy and recognize that going green is a selling point, not a turnoff, for vacationers.
baltimoresun.com/2025/06/19/…@baltimoresun
This advanced manufacturing facility is supporting hundreds of jobs for Virginia’s maritime and construction workforce, and by connecting offshore wind energy to the electric grid, will help homes and businesses access reliable, affordable electricity!
The parent company of BGE, Pepco and Delmarva Power will distribute $19 million to help its low- and middle-income customers in Maryland pay their bills, as rates continue to rise, it announced Thursday. marylandmatters.org/2025/06/…
Families across Maryland are bracing for spiking summer energy bills. Blame @pjminterconnect for refusing to approve new clean energy generation, which would bring down costs. We deserve accountability. Learn more: highenergybillsmaryland.org/…
Blame @pjminterconnect, your electric grid operator, for blocking cheaper clean energy & boosting fossil fuels. That means higher costs for Maryland families. Find out more: highenergybillsmaryland.org/…