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Governor O’Malley Wants to Decrease Electric Rates

MARYLAND- Governor Martin O’Malley is trying to decrease electric rates for the residents of Maryland.

Governor O’Malley is asking the Public Service Commission to require that new power be delivered in the state at controlled prices.

The governor says that a deregulation policy that went into effect back in 1999 did not reduce electricity prices or offer a dependable energy supply.
There is no word if state regulators will take the governor’s advice.

Opponents say if regulators require utilities to build new plants rate payers would be the one paying the cost.

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