Why Are Energy Bills So High in Maryland?
If you’ve had sticker shock from your recent BGE bill, you’re not alone. Most BGE customers are seeing substantial increases in their monthly bills.
Marylanders Are Paying Too Much for Energy
Marylanders should be able to heat and cool our homes with safe, affordable, and reliable energy.
But wasteful spending and excessive utility profits are increasing our bills, making it unaffordable to power our homes.
Record Profits
For most Maryland customers, utility delivery rates are the biggest factor driving bills so high this winter.
BGE, the largest utility in the state, has dramatically increased their delivery rates in recent years.
Since 2010 BGE gas delivery rates increased by 246% – about triple the inflation rate.
Since 2010, electric delivery rates have increased by 92% – about twice the inflation rate.
Since 2010 BGE has made $4.4 BILLION in profits.
Enough! Tell your legislators.
Calling for Action from State Leaders
It’s up to our state legislature and utility regulators to stop wasteful utility spending and excessive rate hikes.
We’re calling on state leaders to ensure gas pipeline spending addresses safety risks and to stop wasteful utility spending that is driving up our bills.
Take Action Today!
We’re calling on state leaders to ensure gas pipeline spending addresses safety risks and to stop wasteful utility spending that is driving up our bills.
Who We Are
We’re a coalition of organizations working for safe, affordable, and reliable energy.
