Maryland agencies ask FERC to remove 'RTO adder,' saying consumers could save $20 million a year

Sep 15, 2026

MEA, the Public Service Commission and the Office of People's Counsel have filed a joint complaint at FERC seeking removal of an RTO adder charge that agencies say is unjustified; the filing has prompted utilities to move to dismiss and a FERC decision is pending.

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The Maryland Energy Administration, the Public Service Commission and the Office of People's Counsel told the House Environment and Transportation Committee they jointly filed a complaint at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission seeking to remove a regional transmission organization (RTO) adder that agencies say unfairly increases consumer bills.

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