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Rising Energy Bills Hit Baltimore Residents This Winter

1/3/2026

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Baltimore-area residents face rising energy bills amid cold winter temperatures.
Jenny, a Harford County resident, reports a $400 bill.
Teresa Stepp faces charges totaling over $1,200.
BGE notes an 11% rise in electric heating use and a 13% rise in gas use year over year.
Starting February 2026, a BGE rate increase will raise electric bills by $1.07 and gas bills by $2.65.

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Story summary

Baltimore-area residents face rising energy bills amid cold winter temperatures.
Jenny, a Harford County resident, reports a $400 bill.
Teresa Stepp faces charges totaling over $1,200.
BGE notes an 11% rise in electric heating use and a 13% rise in gas use year over year.
Starting February 2026, a BGE rate increase will raise electric bills by $1.07 and gas bills by $2.65.