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Potomac Edison requests rate increase in Maryland to cover reliability upgrades
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Fusion42 · 9 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Potomac Edison has proposed a $52.8 million rate increase in Maryland to fund upgrades aimed at improving electric system reliability, including smart grid technology and infrastructure repairs. The proposal will raise average residential bills by about 5.3% and requires approval from the Maryland Public Service Commission.
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Your energy startup in Maryland faces a higher cost environment as rate increases fund essential grid upgrades that will boost reliability and speed outage recovery. Now is the moment to connect with utilities or customers preparing for fewer outages and smarter grid tech adoption.
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