PSC to Hold Two Public Hearings for Pepco Rate Case
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, 16th 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.
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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.