Commission Approves Renewable Energy Tariff Revisions for Delmarva Power and Pepco

The Public Service Commission of Maryland held an administrative meeting on July 22, 2025, where significant discussions focused on proposed tariff revisions for renewable energy rates by Delmarva Power and Light Company (DPL) and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco).

During the meeting, staff member Paige Shaw presented the proposed changes to the green rider rates, which are designed to reflect current renewable energy credit market prices. The green rider offers a 100% renewable energy option that is voluntary for residential plug-in vehicle customers and mandatory for public charging plug-in vehicle rate schedules. The proposed new rate is set at 0.01875 cents per kilowatt hour, representing a 15.3% decrease from the existing rate of 0.02212 cents per kilowatt hour.

The commission unanimously voted to accept the tariff provisions for filing, with an effective date of August 1, 2025. This decision indicates a commitment to promoting renewable energy options while also reducing costs for consumers.

In conclusion, the meeting underscored the commission's ongoing efforts to support renewable energy initiatives in Maryland, with the new rates expected to benefit both residential and public charging customers. The formal order regarding these tariff revisions will be issued in due course.