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Rules prevent residents from hanging clothes outside to dry
- Some residents in the Baltimore region are being hung out to dry as restrictions limit the use of clotheslines.
- Some residents in the Baltimore region are being hung out to dry as restrictions limit the use of clotheslines.
Heat wave leaves residents sweating over electric bills
- People in the Baltimore region are feeling the heat of impending electric bills and an unforgiving forecast as the National Weather Service extends the heat advisory until 8 tonight.
- People in the Baltimore region are feeling the heat of impending electric bills and an unforgiving forecast as the National Weather Service extends the heat advisory until 8 tonight.
New group wants more power lines built
- The head of a new group advocating the building of more power transmission lines to avoid electricity brownouts or blackouts in a few years said he was “appalled” by the Public Service Commission’s lack of political backbone on new power lines.
Home energy costs dip regionally, still top national average
- While gasoline prices soared, area residents saw their prices for electricity and piped gas drop slightly last month, though they were still paying more than the national average.
Thirsty county seeks funds for regional water authority
- Harford County is seeking federal funding to study pooling its water resources with its three municipalities, County Executive David Craig said Thursday.
Metro-area public and private sectors commit to 20 percent energy reduction by end of ’09
- Energy use in 400 area buildings will be cut by 20 percent by the end of next year under a plan announced Wednesday by a recently begun partnership of local governments, the U.S. General Services Administration and the private sector.
Power companies aim for low usage in summer
- Local power companies are urging consumers and businesses to take measures to cut down on electricity consumption during the current heat wave in an effort to keep bills and demand down, officials said Tuesday.
- Local power companies are urging consumers and businesses to take measures to cut down on electricity consumption during the current heat wave in an effort to keep bills and demand down, officials said Tuesday.
Red-hot power bills hitting mailboxes now
- Power is a hot issue in the Baltimore region.
Legislation would prevent utility shutoffs during heat
- Two D.C. Council members are introducing a bill that would prevent utility companies from disconnecting residents’ gas or electricity during heat waves.
BGE customers have until end of month to choose rate plan
- Rates are going up dramatically this summer for Baltimore Gas and Electric customers, including more than 90,000 in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties.
- Rates are going up dramatically this summer for Baltimore Gas and Electric customers, including more than 90,000 in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties.
Vanni: Public housing should be energy-efficient
- Although Gov. Martin O’Malley has increased the Electric Universal Service Program from $52 million to $57 million to help low-income families pay utilities, the need is still greater than the funds, the head of the Maryland Fuel Fund says.
O’Malley announces increased energy assistance
- Gov. Martin O’Malley on Thursday announced a $5 million increase in funding to help low-income families pay their energy bills.
- Gov. Martin O’Malley on Thursday announced a $5 million increase in funding to help low-income families pay their energy bills.
Dominion sells its stake in oil, natural gas
- Richmond-based utility Dominion will sell the majority of its stake in natural gas and oil exploration for $6.5 billion, the company announced Monday.
- Richmond-based utility Dominion will sell the majority of its stake in natural gas and oil exploration for $6.5 billion, the company announced Monday.
