Pepco filed a request for a rate increase in Maryland on October 14, 2025. Pepco’s request actually consists of two different rate applications, one based on an historical test year for $142 million increase, and the other based on a fully forecasted test year for $133 million increase.

Work on this case has begun since the first hearing date is scheduled for November 18, 2025. In preparation for that hearing, AOBA has filed a Motion to Dismiss/Reject Pepco’s Application or portions thereof. Pepco proposes that new rates become effective April 10, 2026.

However, it is unlikely that rates will increase before August 10, 2026. AOBA is reviewing this complex filing, but preliminary estimates anticipate rate increases for commercial customers between 23% – 29%, if not more.

AOBA and AOBA Alliance will be hosting a Utility Briefing and Energy Market Update on Wednesday November 19, 2025 at 11 AM where we will discuss the latest Pepco MD rate increase filing and other pending rate cases in MD, DC and VA. Additionally, Constellation will provide an update on energy markets.