Baltimore Gas and Electric

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.

Utility blames the cold winter for high bills.

The Maryland General Assembly committees that oversee energy issues join a growing chorus of lawmakers and consumer advocates alarmed by rapidly rising utility bills.