Electricity choice is working in Maryland as competition is pushing the price for power down. Maryland's largest electric utility, BG&E, has seen more than 30% of their residential customers shop for competitive power and ultimately select a competitive energy supplier. The majority of these customers are currently paying less on their electricity bills than they [...]
Maryland is seeing an increase in the number of participating electricity shoppers. The creation of a competitive Maryland electricity market has created an abundance of electric rate options that customers can now choose between. The infusion of new competitive electricitiy companies in the BG&E service area is helping to spread the word about customer choice [...]
Many consumers in Maryland may be surprised to learn that the Maryland electricity market has been deregulated since 2004. However, due to political uncertainty and high natural gas prices over the years following 2004, alternative electric suppliers were slow to enter the market. Fast forward to 2011 and the energy landscape in Maryland has changed [...]