Maryland Public Service Commission
In 1910, the Maryland General Assembly established the Public Service Commission (PSC or Commission) to regulate public utilities and certain passenger transportation companies doing business in Maryland. The jurisdiction and powers of the Commission are found in the Public Utility Companies Article, Annotated Code of Maryland.
The Commission regulates gas, electric, telephone, water, and sewage disposal companies. Also subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission are electricity suppliers, fees for pilotage services to vessels, construction of a generating station and certain common carriers engaged in the transportation for hire of persons. The PSC’s jurisdiction extends to taxicabs operating in the City of Baltimore, Baltimore County, Cumberland, and Hagerstown.
The categories of regulated public service companies are listed below:
- electric utilities;
- gas utilities;
- combination gas and electric utilities;
- Telecommunications companies;
- water, and water and sewerage companies;
- passenger motor vehicle carriers (sedans, limousines, and buses);
- railroad companies;
- taxicab companies; and
- other public service companies.
The Maryland Energy Administration’s (MEA) mission is to assist Maryland citizens and businesses to save money through smart investments in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and conservation. MEA fuels the creation of green jobs by providing funds and resources to expand the use and availability of clean, safe energy in Maryland.
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