Baltimore Challenges BGE’s Proposed Surcharge, Prompting Regulator Review
Baltimore is challenging a proposed $9 surcharge by BGE, prompting state regulators to put the proposal on hold.
Baltimore, MD, November 4, 2026 —
City officials in Baltimore are formally challenging a proposed $9 surcharge by Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE). In response to this challenge, state regulators have placed the utility company’s proposal on hold.
The specifics of Baltimore’s objections to the surcharge were not detailed in the information provided. Similarly, the exact nature or purpose of the proposed $9 surcharge by BGE has not been disclosed. The name of the state regulatory body that has placed the proposal on hold was also not specified.
The decision by state regulators to pause BGE’s surcharge request indicates a period of review and potential negotiation between the city, the utility company, and the regulatory authority. Further details regarding the timeline of this challenge and the subsequent review process are pending.
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