Public Hearings for Pepco Electric Rate Increase Proposal

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Published April 1st, 2026

Detected April 1st, 2026

Summary

The Maryland Public Service Commission announced two virtual public hearings on April 14 and April 17, 2026 to receive input on Pepco's proposal to increase electric distribution rates by $133 million annually. Pepco serves approximately 610,000 customers in Prince George's and Montgomery counties. Under the proposed rate increase, the average residential customer would see a monthly bill increase of $11.73.

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Pepco (Potomac Electric Power Company) has applied to increase its annual revenues by $133 million, which would result in an $11.73 monthly increase for average residential customers. The Maryland PSC is soliciting public testimony through two virtual hearings scheduled for April 14 and April 17, 2026, at 6 p.m. EDT.

Customers and stakeholders wishing to participate must register via email by April 10 for the first hearing and by April 15 for the second hearing. Written comments are accepted through the Commission's online portal (Case No. 9820) or by mail until June 1, 2026. Evidentiary hearings begin April 27, 2026, with a Commission decision expected in early August 2026.

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PSC to Hold Two Public Hearings for Pepco Rate Case

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April 1, 2026

For Immediate Release: April 1, 2026

Baltimore, MD – The Maryland Public Service Commission will hold two virtual hearings to receive public input on the Potomac Electric Power Company’s proposal to increase its electric distribution rates. The hearings will be held Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6 p.m. and Friday, April 17, 2026 at 6 p.m. The utility’s customers and other stakeholders are welcome to attend one or both hearings.

To participate, attendees should email kimberly.schock@maryland.gov by 12 noon on Friday, April 10 for the first hearing and by 12 noon on Wednesday, April 15 for the second hearing. Attendees will receive a link for the virtual meeting. A recording will also be posted to the Commission’s YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/@MarylandPSC

Pepco serves approximately 610,000 customers in parts of Prince George’s and Montgomery counties. In October 2025, the company applied to increase its annual revenues by $133 million. According to Pepco, under the proposed rate, the average residential customer would see a monthly bill increase of $11.73.

Written comments may be submitted electronically through the Commission’s website, in the Public Comments Dropbox: https://www.pscmaryland.com/online-services/file-a-public-comment/ First-time users of the portal will need to register and then can submit their comments in Case No. 9820.

Comments may also be sent by mail (by June 1, 2026) and should be addressed to:
Andrew S. Johnston, Executive Secretary
Maryland Public Service Commission
William Donald Schaefer Tower, 16 th Floor
6 St. Paul Street
Baltimore, MD 21202

Evidentiary hearings in this case are scheduled to begin April 27, 2026 with a Commission decision in early August.

Media contact: Tori Leonard | tori.leonard@maryland.gov

About the Public Service Commission:
The Maryland Public Service Commission regulates electric and gas utilities and suppliers, telephone companies (land lines), private water and sewer companies, passenger motor vehicle carriers for hire, taxicab companies in some jurisdictions and bay pilot rates. The Commission implements the State’s energy policy and also regulates the siting of energy generating facilities and high-voltage transmission lines.

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