Maryland May Have To Go To Court To Fight For $20M In Annual Relief For Electric Customers
Jul 12, 2026·1 min read
Annapolis, MD - July 12, 2026 - Maryland lawmakers passed a new rule this year that is projected to save utility ratepayers in the state $20 million a year.
But actually getting those savings for Marylanders will take more legwork — potentially a lot more.
On July 2, a trio of Maryland agencies banded together to ask the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to make several utilities stop charging consumers a surcharge for participating in the regional electric grid, which is operated by PJM Interconnection.
They point to the new law, that took effect July 1, requiring utility companies to be a part of a regional grid. Though it was technically optional before the law passed, utility participation in the regional grid has become commonplace.