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This bill requires electric, gas, and water utility companies in Maryland to submit comprehensive periodic audits to the Public Service Commission (PSC) every three years, beginning on December 31, 2026. The audits must cover a three-year period and include detailed information such as customer rate changes, analysis of factors influencing rate fluctuations, customer usage patterns, billing trends, descriptions of billing practices and policies, and any additional information the PSC requires. The PSC will be responsible for determining the specific format of these audits and must publish each submitted audit on its public website. This legislation aims to increase transparency in utility operations by providing stakeholders with regular, detailed insights into how utility companies are operating, pricing their services, and serving customers. The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, giving utility companies time to prepare for the new reporting requirements.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0756?ys=2025RS