Summary
A resolution calling for a moratorium on utility price increases was on the agenda — a response to rising utility bills for county residents.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
Could hold down utility bills for county residents if adopted.
Households facing rising utility costs.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee - Sep 24, 2026
A resolution calling for a moratorium on utility price increases was on the agenda — a response to rising utility bills for county residents.
County Council - Mar 31, 2026
Residents are facing significant utility rate hikes, and the council formally asked the state's Office of People's Counsel to investigate. This could lead to state-level scrutiny of electric and gas bills.
Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee - Mar 12, 2026
The committee advanced a resolution asking the Maryland Office of People's Counsel to investigate the significant utility rate increases hitting county residents. It now goes to the full Council.
County Council - Feb 24, 2026
The council introduced a resolution asking the Maryland Office of People's Counsel to investigate the significant utility rate increases hitting county residents — a response to ongoing concerns about PEPCO rates.
County Council Retreat - Jan 16, 2026
Council members raised residents' $300-$400 monthly utility bills and asked the Speaker about a moratorium on increases. She said an energy work group is meeting weekly and everything — net metering, battery storage, rates — is on the table.
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