Maryland PSC Investigates Power Cuts During Recent Heat Wave

High demand triggered by a record heat wave last month has resulted in a Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) investigation of four public utilities.  The PSC has issued an order to Pepco, Delmarva Power, Baltimore Gas and Electric and Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative Inc. regarding their performance on July 22, 2011.  Specifically, the PSC order requires the utilities to explain the circumstances under which they cut customers’ electricity and how the radio signal that communicates with the thermostats and switches got jammed.  Click here for more information.

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