Baltimore Gas and Electric

Baltimore Gas and Electric Company is pausing a controversial transmission project in South Baltimore. The move follows The Banner’s reporting that the build-out of electric infrastructure to prepare for the redevelopment of Baltimore Peninsula — which is in flux — would cost more than $500 billion.

Bill Ferguson said the underground transmission plan raises “innumerable questions.”

The bill would require utilities to dip into profits, instead of ratepayer pockets, to cover supervisor compensation above $250,000.

The grant portal is closed but residents can still find assistance.

The lesser approved amount will still increase customer bills starting in February, on top of pre-approved rate increases beginning Jan. 1.

The Public Service Commission points out other local utility companies are not facing the same customer complaints under the same conditions.

A consumer advocate report questions whether BGE is in compliance with state law. The utility company calls the claims “nonsense.”

Residents from Baltimore City’s Remington neighborhood are opposing BGE’s plan to install an overhead transmission line in their community.

Public hearing planned for Wednesday.

In response to complaints from constituents about soaring electric bills, Maryland Senate Democrats set aside a $200 million fund to provide relief for ratepayers.