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first_reported: 2026-11-10 18:10 EST
updated: 2026-11-10 18:10 EST
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# Pepco warns D.C. utility bill reform could raise costs

D.C.'s GRID Act aims to lower utility bills, but Pepco warns proposed changes to investment returns could raise costs and affect reliability.

Section: [Business & Economy](/washington/section/business.md) · Entities: [Potomac Electric Power Company](/washington/wiki/potomac-electric-power-company.md), [GRID Act](/washington/wiki/grid-act.md)

## Coverage

- [7News WJLA](https://wjla.com/news/local/washington-dc-grid-act-charles-allen-pepco-amber-perry-electricity-natural-gas-utility-bills-public-service-commission-rates-solar-consumer-protections-virtual-power-plants), 2026-11-10 18:10 EST: DC lawmakers push to lower utility bills, but Pepco warns some reforms could backfire

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