This op-ed challenges the report prepared for the Maryland’s Office of the People’s Counsel that reported the energy market has caused an increase in electricity costs. Ms. Ross instead provides information that demonstrates the restructured electricity market has created a vibrant marketplace for consumers, as well as leading to employment and economic growth. The Baltimore…
View this News Release (external link)Quarterly Consumer Newsletter: Enroll With Your Wallet
The most recent issue of ACCES’ Quarterly Consumer Newsletter series explains a new enrollment procedure known as Enroll With Your Wallet. A full copy of the issue is available here. Sign up for future issues of the Quarterly Consumer Newsletter here. Imagine if, in search of a new mobile phone plan or cable TV package,…
View this News Release (external link)In Maryland, power plants coming to electricity-hungry state
For the first time in over a decade in Maryland, a state that imports more electricity than other states, which has been causing higher charges for consumer for years, now intends to have two new, large power plants developed, with construction beginning as soon as this year. There are two additional projects currently seeking approval…
View this News Release (external link)Maryland regulators launch utility bill review
The Maryland Public Service Commission intends to review utility bills. A hearing is planned for March 4. The Baltimore Sun Written by Jamie Smith Hopkins PSC worries that frigid temperatures will create a cost crunch for customers Maryland regulators say they will review the extent that customers are past due on bills to electric and…
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