BGE Proposes City-Only Conduit Surcharge

(Baltimore, MD) -- Baltimore City BGE customers could face a new surcharge of about nine dollars a month starting in January.

BGE is asking state regulators to let it charge city customers for higher fees Baltimore is imposing on the utility for use of its underground conduit system.

The company argues customers in surrounding counties should not have to cover costs tied to the city-owned system.

Mayor Brandon Scott released the below statement following the announcement:

The Maryland Public Service Commission must approve the proposal before the surcharge can take effect.

24/7 News Source contributed to this report.