Baltimore Gas and Electric Co. wanted to starting Aug. 1. But state regulators blocked it until at least January 2027.
The utility company filed a $156.1 million rate case with the Maryland Public Service Commission last week 鈥� a move that would increase residential customers鈥� electric bills by an estimated average of $8 per month.
In its filing, BGE said this rate increase was necessary to 鈥渟ustain a safe and reliable system.鈥� Without the funds, the region was at risk of longer, more frequent and more expensive power outages.
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