State leaders in Maryland are addressing concerns about rising gas and electric bills and the impact on constituents’ ability to pay. Maryland utilities, including B.G.E., faced tough questions at a joint briefing about the factors behind the high energy bills. The utilities cited increased winter usage as one reason for the spike, but concerns were raised about the upcoming summer season and the potential for bills to rise further. State Sen. Malcolm Augustine questioned the utilities on distribution charges, highlighting a significant increase from 2022 to 2025. The consumer group PIRG is calling for action from state leaders to address wasteful spending and reduce bills, including passing the Ratepayer Protection Act and ending multi-year rate making. B.G.E. acknowledged that some customers are struggling to pay their bills and welcomed dialogue on providing relief. The continued discussion on energy costs is crucial due to impacts from insufficient electricity generation and necessary infrastructure investments.
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