Regulated utilities want to generate and rate base power again in Maryland, but consumer advocates are raising red flags. Allowing utilities to operate and rate-base power generation shifts financial risk from investors to ratepayers, meaning Marylanders could end up paying when projects go over budget, underperform or are no longer needed. As energy policy in Maryland evolves, proposals should focus on strengthening competition in the energy market, not dismantling it, ensuring consumers are protected and costs stay reasonable. Read the full story from WMAR-TV: https://bit.ly/4bmZvek #Maryland #powergeneration #competitivemarket
