The Public Service Commission recorded the following formal actions during its April 23 administrative meeting. Short descriptions below reflect motions, recorded votes, and immediate outcomes as taken on the administrative record.
Votes at a glance
- Newmarket Solar LLC — Extension of project deadlines: The commission granted Newmarket Solar’s request to extend construction commencement to Oct. 27, 2026, and operation to Oct. 27, 2027. Motion carried (Commissioner Linton: aye; Commissioner Sussman: aye; Commissioner Barbay: aye; Commissioner Richard: aye).
- Arclic Inc. (operating authority cancellation) — The commission canceled Arclic Inc.’s authority to provide facilities-based local exchange and interexchange services in Maryland and canceled PSC Maryland Tariff No. 1, with the understanding that the company must file a new application if it seeks future authority to offer services under commission jurisdiction. Motion carried (unanimous recorded ayes).
- Baltimore Gas and Electric Company — Electric vehicle smart charge program tariff supplement (Supplement 731 to Rider 33): The commission accepted the supplement to modify enrollment and incentive rules for BGE’s residential EV smart charge management program, effective April 23, 2025. Motion carried (recorded ayes).
- Washington Gas Light — STRIDE 2024 annual report and reconciliation: The commission noted Washington Gas Light’s 2024 STRIDE annual report and reconciliation and accepted the 2025 surcharge factors based on the 2024 reconciliation. Motion carried (recorded ayes).
Items deferred or taken under advisement
- Agway Energy Services LLC — License cancellation request: Initially moved for approval but reconsidered; the commission deferred the item and directed staff to prepare a proposed policy for future consideration on supplier license cancellations and bond retention.
- Baltimore Gas & Electric Company — SOS tariff changes tied to PJM capacity auction results: Staff recommended accepting BGE’s proposed tariff revisions with a June 1 effective date; after extensive discussion the commission took the filing under advisement pending further analysis and consideration of pending FERC proceedings.
Supporting record: Each action above is recorded in the administrative meeting transcript; staff and counsel provided supporting presentations and recommendations for the commission.