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Council questions paused South Baltimore transmission project and PSC gas‑safety oversight

Baltimore City Council, Committee of the Whole · March 12, 2026
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Summary

Council members and advocates asked why a proposed half‑billion‑dollar South Baltimore transmission line was needed, and pressed the Public Service Commission’s technical oversight after the PSC opened an investigation into BGE's gas inspection program.

Council members raised focused questions about a paused BGE transmission project in South Baltimore that was described at the hearing as costing more than half a billion dollars. Witnesses and council members said the company announced a pause to "deepen engagement" but that filings have not made clear what load growth or development the project would serve.

David Lap told the council that transmission investments on the peninsula have…

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