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section: cityhall
first_reported: 2026-11-09 10:23 EST
updated: 2026-11-09 19:52 EST
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# City Council urges state to reject $156 million BGE rate increase

A City Council resolution urges state regulators to reject BGE's proposed $156 million rate increase. The city estimates it would add $100 a year for an average customer.

Section: [City Hall](/baltimore/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Baltimore Gas and Electric](/baltimore/wiki/baltimore-gas-and-electric.md), [Maryland Public Service Commission](/baltimore/wiki/maryland-public-service-commission.md), [Zeke Cohen](/baltimore/wiki/zeke-cohen.md)

## Coverage

- [FOX45 News (WBFF)](https://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/baltimore-council-urges-psc-reject-bge-rate-hike), 2026-11-09 10:23 EST: Baltimore city council urges PSC to reject $156 million BGE rate hike
- [WJZ CBS News Baltimore](https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/baltimore-city-public-service-commission-bge-rate-increase/), 2026-11-09 19:52 EST: Baltimore City resolution urges state to block proposed $156 million rate increase by BGE

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