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Windy Saturday leads to brush fires, power outages
The gusts have died down, the fires are out and almost everybody has their power back, but only after serious damage was done by powerful winds that fanned the flames of brush fires across the D.C. area.
Tags: High Wing Warning , power outages , Pepco , Dominion Power , brush fire , Prince George's County Fire , Anne Arundel County fire , Montgomery County Fire Department
Berliner: Proposed power company regulations may not be tough enough
Montgomery County Councilmember Roger Berliner is applauding proposed rules that would allow regulators to fine power companies if they don't meet tough new standards, but that the proposal may not go far enough.
Tags: Roger Berliner , Pepco , power outage , Maryland Public Service Commission
BGE warns about thieves posing at workers
If you get a visit or call from someone who says they're with your gas or electric company, keep in mind it might be a scam.
WTOP Snow Emergency Guide
With snow expected, you may want to keep this information handy.
Tags: snow , utilities , electric companies , Pepco , DOCion , Allegheny Power , Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative , SMECO
A welcome relief to gas bills
Area consumers may get a welcome break in their utility bills this winter, as a warmer winter forecast may yield double digit savings.
Tags: gas , Natural Gas , Utility Bills , Washington Gas , Baltimore Gas and Electric , winter outlook
Area gas lines checked daily for fatal flaws
The region's gas providers say they're working every day to prevent pipeline explosions like the one that recently ripped through a California neighborhood.
Tags: Washington Gas , Penn Marr Shopping Center , Adam Tuss , Forestville , Carl Weimer , Pipeline Safety Trust , Gas leak
BGE warns customers of higher July bills
The dog days of summer may soon be over, but homeowners will likely stay hot under the collar when they see their utility bills.
Tags: Baltimore Gas & Electric , Pepco , Michelle Basch
Power companies work to restore outages
Heavy rains that rolled through the region early Wednesday caused thousands of power outages and contributed to morning accidents.
Tags: Pepco , power outages , NOVEC , SMECO
Crews work to restore power after Sunday's storms
Pepco customers who are still without electricity can get estimated restoration times.
Tags: weather , Storms , outages , Pepco , Dominion Virginia Power , Baltimore Gas and Electric , Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative , NOVEC , Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative , SMECO , Joe Rigby , Adrian Fenty
Lawmakers blame deregulation for power issues
The Maryland Public Service Commission is being called to investigate.
Tags: outages , Pepco , Baltimore Gas and Electric , deregulation , Kate Ryan , Brian Frosh , Maryland Public Service Commission , Jim Rosapepe
