I-270 and Government Affairs Committee
As a 501 (c)(4), our civic association represents our community on issues important to our households. Here you can find important information on our neighborhood and testimony we have presented to the county and state. Our president, Ed Rich, has developed long-standing relationships with our county, state, and federal representatives, as well as with utility representatives. GFCA often submits testimony at hearings on topics of our concern.
Interested in joining the I-270 committee? We will be monitoring hearings, formulating position papers, coordinating with our partner organizations, and communicating with the community. If you want to help with any small or large part of the above tasks, we can use your help! Contact Ed Rich, ejrich56@yahoo.com.
Interested in joining the I-270 committee? We will be monitoring hearings, formulating position papers, coordinating with our partner organizations, and communicating with the community. If you want to help with any small or large part of the above tasks, we can use your help! Contact Ed Rich, ejrich56@yahoo.com.
Spring 2023
I-270 Widening Proposal Updates
This link takes you our I-270 page with additional analysis and testimony.
I-270 Widening Proposal Updates
This link takes you our I-270 page with additional analysis and testimony.
May 26, 2021
Natural Gas Leaks Throughout our community
Natural Gas Leaks Throughout our community
There are numerous, persistent natural gas leaks in the street infrastructure and in the service lines to some of our homes. We invited WGL to discuss our concerns.
Presentation to the community via Zoom by Daminique Branch, Washington Gas Light
June 12, 2018
48-inch Potomac PCCP Repairs
Crews working for WSSC will be in our neighborhood soon to replace sections of the 48-inch Potomac PCCP as part of their infrastructure renewal program. Construction is expected to begin on or about Monday, June 11, 2018 and be complete by Mid-August weather permitting. Read their information page...
48-inch Potomac PCCP Repairs
Crews working for WSSC will be in our neighborhood soon to replace sections of the 48-inch Potomac PCCP as part of their infrastructure renewal program. Construction is expected to begin on or about Monday, June 11, 2018 and be complete by Mid-August weather permitting. Read their information page...
May 9, 2018
Forum for candidates for Montgomery County Council District 1
Forum for candidates for Montgomery County Council District 1
April 19, 2016
Pepco applies for a 10.6% rate increase
On April 19, 2016, Pepco filed an application with the MD Public Services Commission (PSC) requesting an increase of $127 million to its annual service revenues for electric delivery, based on a requested ROE of 10.6 percent. Any adjustments to rates approved by the MDPSC are expected to take effect in November 2016.
Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh, who opposed the merger, zeroed in on the smart meters. “This is a rate increase premised upon their installation of smart meters,” Frosh said. “They are saying, ‘Pay us back for putting in the smart meters.’ The point .?.?. was they would lead to cost efficiencies. The Public Service Commission has got to take a very hard look to match up the claims of efficiency against the new request for a rate hike.”
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Pepco applies for a 10.6% rate increase
On April 19, 2016, Pepco filed an application with the MD Public Services Commission (PSC) requesting an increase of $127 million to its annual service revenues for electric delivery, based on a requested ROE of 10.6 percent. Any adjustments to rates approved by the MDPSC are expected to take effect in November 2016.
Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh, who opposed the merger, zeroed in on the smart meters. “This is a rate increase premised upon their installation of smart meters,” Frosh said. “They are saying, ‘Pay us back for putting in the smart meters.’ The point .?.?. was they would lead to cost efficiencies. The Public Service Commission has got to take a very hard look to match up the claims of efficiency against the new request for a rate hike.”
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April 12, 2016
Starting today, Pepco Maryland residential customers will receive the first of two $50 bill credits as a result of the merger between Exelon and Pepco Holdings, Inc., the parent company of Pepco. The more than $50 million in credits will be distributed in two $50 installments – one now and one a year from now - for Pepco customers in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties.
(Note: these credits only apply to customers who use Pepco as their energy supplier.)
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Starting today, Pepco Maryland residential customers will receive the first of two $50 bill credits as a result of the merger between Exelon and Pepco Holdings, Inc., the parent company of Pepco. The more than $50 million in credits will be distributed in two $50 installments – one now and one a year from now - for Pepco customers in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties.
(Note: these credits only apply to customers who use Pepco as their energy supplier.)
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March 23, 2016
DC PSC approves merger of Pepco and Exelon
The big news is that the DC PSC has voted to approve the merger of Pepco with Exelon, creating the largest utility in the country.
On Mar. 23 the DC Public Service Commission voted 2 to 1 to approve the takeover of Pepco by Exelon. On Thursday, Pepco ceased to exist; stockholders will receive $27.25 per share. This completes the takeover by Exelon of utilities in the mid-Atlantic region, making Exelon the largest electric and gas utility in the nation. Exelon now has distribution equipment in 5 states and retail operations in DC and 48 states. Unlike Pepco, Exelon also generates power; about 64% of its electricity is generated by nuclear plants. Read More...
Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh "remains fundamentally opposed to the merger, because he believes it does not benefit consumers and it stifles efficiency, innovation and the adoption of alternative energy sources". Read More...
Public Citizen had opposed the takeover, because it would "give Exelon a near monopoly in the region and could mean higher prices and lower quality of service for consumers." Read More...
I anticipate that there will be much more news about the implications of this deal in the near future. Stay tuned.
DC PSC approves merger of Pepco and Exelon
The big news is that the DC PSC has voted to approve the merger of Pepco with Exelon, creating the largest utility in the country.
On Mar. 23 the DC Public Service Commission voted 2 to 1 to approve the takeover of Pepco by Exelon. On Thursday, Pepco ceased to exist; stockholders will receive $27.25 per share. This completes the takeover by Exelon of utilities in the mid-Atlantic region, making Exelon the largest electric and gas utility in the nation. Exelon now has distribution equipment in 5 states and retail operations in DC and 48 states. Unlike Pepco, Exelon also generates power; about 64% of its electricity is generated by nuclear plants. Read More...
Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh "remains fundamentally opposed to the merger, because he believes it does not benefit consumers and it stifles efficiency, innovation and the adoption of alternative energy sources". Read More...
Public Citizen had opposed the takeover, because it would "give Exelon a near monopoly in the region and could mean higher prices and lower quality of service for consumers." Read More...
I anticipate that there will be much more news about the implications of this deal in the near future. Stay tuned.
August 12, 2015
State judge denies effort to block Exelon-Pepco merger
The $6.9 billion merger between Baltimore Gas and Electric parent Exelon Corp. and Pepco Holdings can proceed after a state judge denied a request to temporarily block the merger on Wednesday.
Groups including the Maryland Office of Peoples' Counsel filed a motion to block the merger in Queen Anne's County Circuit Court in July after the Maryland Public Service Commission approved the merger.
On Wednesday, a judge denied their motion for a stay in the case but did not make a final ruling. The groups as well as Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh have opposed the merger for a number of reasons including their belief that it will stifle competition.
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State judge denies effort to block Exelon-Pepco merger
The $6.9 billion merger between Baltimore Gas and Electric parent Exelon Corp. and Pepco Holdings can proceed after a state judge denied a request to temporarily block the merger on Wednesday.
Groups including the Maryland Office of Peoples' Counsel filed a motion to block the merger in Queen Anne's County Circuit Court in July after the Maryland Public Service Commission approved the merger.
On Wednesday, a judge denied their motion for a stay in the case but did not make a final ruling. The groups as well as Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh have opposed the merger for a number of reasons including their belief that it will stifle competition.
Related Article
May 15, 2015
Maryland PSC conditionally approves Exelon-PHI Merger
The Maryland Public Service Commission (the Commission) today in a 3-2 decision announced through Order No. 86990 the approval, with conditions, of the application to merge Exelon Corporation (Exelon), Pepco Holdings, Inc. (PHI), Delmarva Power & Light Company (Delmarva) and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco) (collectively, the “Joint Applicants”). The Commission’s approval lists 46 conditions, including higher reliability standards, a $100 rate credit for Delmarva and Pepco residential customers and $43.2 million for energy efficiency programs in Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties and the Delmarva Maryland service territory.
Press Release
Maryland PSC conditionally approves Exelon-PHI Merger
The Maryland Public Service Commission (the Commission) today in a 3-2 decision announced through Order No. 86990 the approval, with conditions, of the application to merge Exelon Corporation (Exelon), Pepco Holdings, Inc. (PHI), Delmarva Power & Light Company (Delmarva) and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco) (collectively, the “Joint Applicants”). The Commission’s approval lists 46 conditions, including higher reliability standards, a $100 rate credit for Delmarva and Pepco residential customers and $43.2 million for energy efficiency programs in Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties and the Delmarva Maryland service territory.
Press Release