Utilities

Maryland has been a member of the PJM Interconnection for seventy years, but state officials wonder if leaving the grid could help lower utility bills.

WYPR State House reporter Sarah Petrowich joins us to discuss Republican election challengers to Governor Wes Moore this November, and a General Assembly bill to lower home energy costs.

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

Baltimore Banner business reporter Bria Overs explains BGE's latest utility rate increases, and what's still in store for Baltimore customers.

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

People's Counsel David S. Lapp joins Midday to talk about rising utility costs, what's behind the increase and what needs to be done in response.

Cohen formerly represented Baltimore City's District 1 on the City Council. Now, he holds the top spot.

The energy exec discusses boardroom diversity, utility-company job opportunities, and threats to the energy grid from sabotage and climate change.

BGE has reported its customers have lost more than $25,000 to utility scammers this past month and that the company has received nearly 1,500 scam…

Maryland residents who are behind on their utility bills will start getting shut-off notices Oct. 1. And a moratorium on shut offs ends Nov. 15.Tamla…