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$95 Million Budget Approved for Energy-Efficiency Programs in Maryland

Maryland regulators approved about $95 million in funding requests on November 19th for energy-efficiency programs run by utilities, including nearly $47 million aimed at Baltimore Gas and Electric Co. customers. However, utilities are being heckled for not meeting goals fast ...

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Tips to Save on Winter Utility Bills

More than half of the average utility bill is devoted to heating and cooling the home. With temperatures dropping with the winter months ahead, homeowners are cranking up their heating systems. Whether heating with natural gas (the most common method), ...

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Constellation to Power Chicago with Coal-Free Energy Facilities

Constellation, a retail electricity, and natural gas supplier announced a unique power supply agreement with the City of Chicago that will be sourced entirely from non-coal generation facilities. New rates secured under the 25-month agreement will deliver a 2 percent ...

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Consolidated Edison Charges Some of the Highest Electricity Rates in the Nation

According to new federal government data, Consolidated Edison’s (Con Ed) residential electricity prices in 2012 were again one of the highest charged by any major U.S. electric utility. The company’s 2.1 million residential customers in New York City and Westchester ...

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Controversy About Smart Meters Could Cost Ohio Residents

Controversy over the installation of “smart meters” at homes and businesses could end up costing many Ohio ratepayers. Last month, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) proposed a measure to allow ratepayers to opt out of the new technology. ...

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BGE Requests Various Rate Increases

Baltimore Gas & Electric (BGE) is asking regulators for yet another rate increase. The Maryland Public Service Commission is to decide whether the hike in the distribution rate is justified. BGE is asking for higher distribution rates — the charge for ...

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Proposed Bill Would Terminate Electric Choice in Pennsylvania

A proposed bill introduced in the Senate earlier this month would automatically switch the power company for millions of people in Pennsylvania. The author of the bill, Sen. Robert Mensch, R-Montgomery County, argued that the move could generate $370 million ...

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AEP Ohio Power Required to Refund Customers

American Electric Power (AEP) has been required by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to refund their customers. The refund, however, is less than the cost of a first-class postage stamp. Customers should expect to receive a refund of 43 ...

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Exelon Secures Credit Agreements

Program unique to energy industry creates a $123 million credit facility with participating banks in Illinois, Pennsylvania, Maryland and New Jersey. Exelon arranged $123 million in credit lines with 31 community and minority-owned banks in Illinois, Pennsylvania, Maryland and New ...

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Community Creates Solar Garden

With summer gone and fall quickly passing, most local gardeners are taking in their last crop of the season. However, a new type of garden is gathering hype this season: A solar garden. A local group is looking to start ...

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