Pepco has submitted to the Maryland Public Service Commission an application to adjust energy distribution rates and implement a multi-year plan. A public prehearing conference on this matter is scheduled for Wednesday, June 7, 2023, 10 minutes after the conclusion of the Maryland Public Service Commission’s Administrative Meeting, which begins at 10:00 a.m., in the Frank O. Heintz Hearing Room, on the 16th Floor of the William Donald Schaefer Tower, 6 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, Maryland, 21202. Any petition to intervene should reference Case No. 9702 and must be filed by June 5, 2023 with Andrew S. Johnston, Executive Secretary, Maryland Public Service Commission at the aforementioned address. Petitions to intervene may also be filed using the Commission’s E-file system. Details of the E-file system are on the Commission’s web page, www.psc.state.md.us (Online Services or Tools).
Pepco is committed to powering a cleaner and brighter future for our customers and communities. As part of this commitment, we provide more than $3 million annually to organizations and efforts across the District of Columbia and Maryland. Our Sustainable Communities Grant Program provides $100,000 in grants annually to fund open space, environmental and resiliency projects across our service area.
The program provides $60,000 in grants of up to $10,000 each to municipalities, recreational authorities and nonprofits for projects focusing on open space preservation, improvements to parks and recreation resources, and environmental conservation. Examples of eligible projects include the development of recreation trails, the purchase of open space or the planting of trees and other vegetation.
The program also provides up to two grants that total $40,000, to support innovative approaches to providing a safe and reliable community resource during an emergency. These grants will support a range of community resiliency efforts that help prepare a community for the impact of more severe weather.
Pepco has partnered with Sustainable Maryland to facilitate this grant program. Municipalities, recreational authorities and nonprofits of all sizes are encouraged to apply for these competitive grants. To apply, complete the simple application on Sustainable Maryland's website.
Pepco is a long-time partner of the Anacostia Watershed Society and has participated in Anacostia River clean ups in celebration of Earth Day. The river cleanups offer the company and its employees a great 'hands-on' opportunity to participate in proactive environmental stewardship, which is a core value at Pepco.
