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FERC Sides with BGE in Complaint Against Columbia Gas Transmission

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has agreed with Baltimore Gas and Electric Co. (BGE) in its complaint that Columbia Gas Transmission's discretionary decisions after the 2023 pipeline explosion in Virginia caused extraordinary costs to BGE and WGL customers. As a result, FERC is requiring Columbia Gas to recalculate credits paid to BGE for payments made for service not delivered by the pipeline company.

FERC's decision is a significant victory for BGE and its customers, who faced increased costs due to Columbia Gas's actions. BGE President and CEO Tamla Olivier stated, "BGE has deep roots in this community and we won't stand by when our customers are treated unfairly." The company is committed to providing immediate relief and advancing long-term solutions to keep energy costs low for its customers.

Key Takeaways:

  • FERC agreed with BGE's complaint that Columbia Gas's discretionary decisions after the 2023 pipeline explosion in Virginia caused extraordinary costs to BGE and WGL customers.
  • FERC is requiring Columbia Gas to recalculate credits paid to BGE for payments made for service not delivered by the pipeline company.
  • The 2023 pipeline explosion in Virginia disrupted service and created unnecessary increases in costs to utility providers and customers in the Mid-Atlantic.
  • BGE is committed to providing immediate relief and advancing long-term solutions to keep energy costs low for its customers.
  • BGE has successfully advocated for its customers, including filing and winning complaints on their behalf and providing direct financial support through the BGE Customer Relief Fund.

Statistics:

  • 1.3 million: Number of electric customers BGE serves in central Maryland.
  • 700,000: Number of natural gas customers BGE serves in central Maryland.
  • 2023: Year of the pipeline explosion in Virginia that caused extraordinary costs to BGE and WGL customers.

Sources:

  • Baltimore Gas and Electric Co.
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