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 their homes with safe, affordable, and reliable energy.
But wasteful spending and excessive utility profits are increasing our bills, making it unaffordable to heat 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.
State Leaders Need to Intervene
It’s up to our state legislature and utility regulators to stop wasteful utility spending and excessive rate hikes.
We’re calling on the state legislature to pass the Ratepayer Protection Act to ensure gas pipeline spending addresses safety risks, while cutting out wasteful spending that is driving up bills.
Take Action Today!
Urge your legislators to pass the Ratepayer Protection Act to ensure gas pipeline spending addresses safety risks, while cutting out wasteful spending that is driving up bills.
Who We Are
We’re a coalition of organizations working for safe, affordable, and reliable energy.
