City holds hearing on rising utility bills, but BGE doesn't show up

City holds hearing on rising utility bills, but BGE doesn't show up

The city council held a hearing focused on Baltimore Gas and Electric, questioning why many customers said their winter bills have skyrocketed again. Baltimore City Council President Zeke Cohen said families are struggling to keep up with rising utility costs. He wants answers from BGE.

Baltimore City Council says it's time to hold BGE accountable

From high gas bills to safety, Baltimore City Council says its time to hold BGE accountable. WATCH: Baltimore City Council says it's time to hold BGE accountable Baltimore City Council says it's time to hold BGE accountable Expensive BGE bills still drain the wallets of Baltimore residents like Tee Hardy.The choice was going to the grocery store or paying BGE. I have six kids and a husband who is disabled," Hardy said. I chose BGE this month.On …

Advocates urge electeds to reject campaign donations from BGE

Utility reform advocates are urging Baltimore’s mayor and City Council members to reject campaign donations from Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE). The call is part of a pledge campaign aimed at limiting the utility’s influence. The push is led by Baltimore Public Power, a group advocating for public ownership of the city’s electric utility system. Naadiya Hutchinson, an organizer, said rising utility costs have left many struggling to pay their …