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Baltimore City Council Approves New BGE Conduit Access Fee Structure

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What happened

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The Baltimore City Council approved a new deal with Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) concerning the city's 741-mile underground conduit system. This agreement allows BGE to profit from capital investments in the conduit, a change from the historical lease fee structure. Mayor Brandon Scott successfully pushed the deal through despite opposition from City Comptroller Bill Henry and City Council President Nick Mosby.

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Why it matters

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The new arrangement alters how BGE covers the cost of using the city-owned conduit, which BGE uses for over 75% of its operations. While customers have paid less for the conduit in the short term under the previous capital investment deal, the new structure allows BGE to generate profit from these investments.

From wypr.org

Who's involved

  • Brandon ScottMayor of Baltimore who pushed the new deal through the City Council.
  • Baltimore Gas and ElectricGas and electric utility that uses the city's underground conduit system.
  • Bill HenryCity Comptroller who raised concerns about the new deal.
  • BaltimoreThe city where the conduit system is located and where BGE operates.
  • city councilThe legislative body responsible for approving the agreement with BGE.

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • Baltimore Gas and ElectricSpeculative

    Baltimore Gas and Electric might see changes in its revenue structure by being allowed to profit from capital investments in the conduit.

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