BGE Complaints Double, PSC Swamped

Busy Gouging Everyone

“Our calls are up 100% from this time last year. We have 10 people in the OER [Office of External Affairs] dept. and are hiring two more on a contractual basis. We are State Government and have a lean staff,” Gatzke wrote in an e-mail to investigative reporter Stephen Janis.

On my show last night, SPEAK UP!, we dedicated nearly the whole hour to BGE. It was probably one of the most informative and interesting shows I've ever done. Give it a listen.

The color green you see in the official BGE logo has nothing to do with the environment. From what we see, it has everything to do with GREED. Greed and gouging. Today we learn from InvestigativeVoice.com the supposed regulators, Maryland Public Service Commission, have received twice as many complaints disputing jacked up bills than the same time last year. Hmmmmm....

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PSC TO BGE: STOP! -- Utility Cut-Offs Blocked

In an amazingly bold move made in favor of the public good, the Maryland Public Service Commission, ordered utilities on Wednesday to delay shutting off gas or electricity service at least until a hearing on April 7.

Nearly 84,000 Baltimore Gas & Electric and 43,000 Pepco Holdings Inc. customers face potential cut offs starting April 1. Restrictions meant to protect customers during cold weather months are no longer in effect after that date. BG&E's parent company is Constellation Energy Group.

BGE Re-Regulation -- Baltimore Delegates Jill Carter, Pat McDonough Fight For Change

Electricity Re-regulation -- Will O'Malley Keep His Promises?

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AGAIN: BGE Seeks Rate Increase

Depression: BGE Parent CEO Taking Pay Cut

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Electricity Re-regulation -- Will O'Malley Keep His Promises?

In a new series, The Baltimore Spectator will take a close look at energy re-regulation and BGE/Constellation energy. Keep checking back because this one's sure to be hot and controversial.
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After 10 years and an 85% increase in utility rates, the move towards re-regulation of the out of control BGE Maryland energy provider seems to be gaining steam. Governor O'Malley seems to actually remember one of his major campaign promises that had been largely ignored by him up until this point.

It should also be pointed out that O'Malley now pushing for re-regulation has only come about after a group of legislators including Baltimore's own Delegate Pat McDonough and Delegate Jill P. Carter have sponsored legislation do just that. Showing lack of leadership, it appears Governor O'Malley may actually be attempting to follow the will of the people, but of course, not before taking full credit and getting all the press for something others have been working on for weeks now.

A growing number of citizens, make that voters, have signed up and joined an online FaceBook group supporting energy re-regulation in Maryland. Besides regular taxpayers, the group even includes a judge and a General Assembly Member.

Although this is an editorial piece, in fairness to Governor O'Malley, I'd like to let him, in his own words, tell you what his plans are. See for your self why I say he's a fraudulent sham, a few years late, and billions of rate payer dollars short. Watch the video below from his campaign.

Also, Baltimore's ever shrinking, alternative daily has a good story from the Governor's press conference/media photo-op/mass distraction.




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BGE Re-Regulation -- Baltimore Delegates Jill Carter, Pat McDonough Fight For Change

Since deregulation, electricity rates for residents in Maryland have gone up 85%. Of course, no word from the most honorable Governor Martin O'Malley on relief for the citizens of Maryland. Maybe he plans to stimulate us instead.

Several elected representatives have pushed to have the power company re-regulated after sky high utility bills continue to spark complaints from around the state.

I am continually impressed by these two delegates. Unlike so many politicians, they keep it real. Some folks get elected, and it seems in a short while, they totally lose touch with the people who voted them in. Seeking only to secure the next election, or the next higher position in politics.

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AGAIN: BGE Seeks Rate Increase

Depression: BGE Parent CEO Taking Pay Cut

MORE BGE: Regulators Approve Constellation Sale

MORE BGE: Regulators Approve Constellation Sale

Well, for whatever reason, selling Constellation Energy, parent company of BGE, to Warren Buffet didn't fly. Now it seems like the French are coming.

AGAIN: BGE Seeks Rate Increase

Amid money trouble and major losses, Baltimore's news daily reports BGE plans to request an increase in rates for gas and electricity.

Depression: BGE Parent CEO Taking Pay Cut

Tough times all around it seems. After the company saw a $1.4 billion loss last year, Constellation Energy CEO, Mayo Shattuck announced to he would not take a bonus this year. Last year's bonus was $5.5 million along with a $1.2 million salary and $6.7 million in other compensation, according to Baltimore Business Journal research.

Ever wonder why your BGE bill is so high?