Deep Dig into Total Baloney of Happenstance Higher Electricity Cost – They Made It Happen – PEPCO Maryland
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Maryland Office of Peoples Counsel —– TEN TIMES INCREASED KW/HR PRICE OF ELECTRIC SINCE 2010 — ‘In 2010, rates were approximately 2.6 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh), rising to 6.2 cents/kWh by 2024 . As of May 2025, variable rates for Pepco customers in Maryland are around 24.99 cents/kWh.’ Deep article on NEIGHBS website.
Pepco’s electricity rates have experienced significant increases over the past two decades. In 2010, rates were approximately 2.6 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh), rising to 6.2 cents/kWh by 2024 . As of May 2025, variable rates for Pepco customers in Maryland are around 24.99 cents/kWh .(Maryland Office of People’s Counsel, DSIRE)
A notable factor in this rate escalation is the off-lining of coal-fired power plants. The Dickerson Generating Station, a coal-fired plant near the Potomac River, was decommissioned in August 2020 . Similarly, the Morgantown Generating Station in Charles County ceased coal operations by June 2022 .(Wikipedia, Maryland Matters)
The closure of these plants has contributed to increased electricity costs. For instance, the unexpected shutdown of Australia’s Hazelwood coal power plant led to a significant rise in wholesale electricity prices . In the U.S., utilities have sometimes operated coal plants uneconomically, resulting in over $5 billion in excess costs to customers between 2015 and 2023 .(GenOn, The Australian, The Daily Climate)
While transitioning to renewable energy sources is a goal for many regions, the intermittency of solar power poses challenges. Solar panels can still generate electricity on cloudy days, but their efficiency may drop to 10–25% of their output on sunny days . This variability necessitates backup solutions, such as battery storage or natural gas, to ensure grid reliability.(SunPower, Houston Chronicle)
In summary, the increase in Pepco’s electricity rates can be attributed to a combination of factors, including the retirement of coal-fired power plants and the challenges associated with integrating intermittent renewable energy sources. These changes reflect broader trends in the energy sector, where the balance between environmental goals and reliable, affordable electricity remains a complex issue.
A much Deeper Dig follows below.
