Author: DCPSC Staff Published: 7/16/2024 Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia
Regulating the District’s utility companies through an equity lens
A core facet of the DCPSC’s mission is to advance racial equity and address energy burdens. A new RFP aims to ensure equity in all of the Commission’s work, paving the way for informed decisions that promote fairness and identify policies or practices that disproportionately affect individuals or communities based on race or ethnicity.
Extreme heat blankets the area, but consumer protections remain
Did you know that utility disconnections for non-payment during extreme weather are prohibited in the District? Residents should stay safe — and informed — over the coming weeks as the heat continues.
Pepco customers urged to watch out for scammers with new tactics
Potential utility scams are on the rise, particularly those that could even involve a phone call from a recognized customer service number.
Help the District plan for an electrified future
Electrify DC and the District Department of Energy & Environment are looking to learn more about residents’ experiences, awareness, and needs regarding solar installation and home electrification through a brief, 5-minute survey.
74% of consumers would like to select their own energy supplier
District energy customers thankfully have that choice when it comes to their energy supply and can join the DCPSC in recognizing National Energy Shopping Day by searching supplier offers at DC Power Connect.
Recent Formal Case Action
FORMAL CASE NO. 1169
The DCPSC partly accepted and partly rejected a motion by the Apartment and Office Building Association (AOBA) regarding a study on affiliate costs filed by Washington Gas (WGL). The Commission ordered WGL to meet with AOBA and others to discuss and fix the study’s issues.
FORMAL CASE NO. 1176
The DCPSC addressed several legal motions about Pepco’s application for approval to increase rates through the implementation of a Multiyear Rate Plan. A legislative hearing is scheduled for July 30, 2024, to discuss issues in depth.
Updates and Announcements
- Registration for the 2024 DCPSC Supplier Diversity Hearing on July 25, 2024, is now open. In-person and livestream options are available.
- The District’s recent hot weather has been stressing both the power grid and the utility employees who have to fix electrical problems when they occur.
- Congratulations to DCPSC Director of Strategic Communications Kellie Didigu, the most recent winner of the Commission’s Shining Star Award!
- There’s still time to receive a free energy efficient item for your home at the remaining DCPSC Summer Ready DC outreach events at neighborhood libraries across the District.
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