D.C. Office of the People's Counsel

OPC is fighting daily for more affordable utility rates for DC residents. A Pepco rate increase went into effect June 1. See conta.cc/4dPSnqV. Also, see this repost: https://wapo.st/4fE85In

Utility bills in D.C. are rising. Here’s what to know. Pepco and D.C. Water plan to raise monthly utility costs for customers in D.C., citing inflationary costs and supply chain strain.

Pepco rates going up June 1 and more breaking consumer news. Read all about it: https://conta.cc/4vm6iMA

Higher Pepco Rates Coming, Winning for Gas Consumers, Saying So Long & More in the May OPC Connection! Email from Office of the People's Counsel Breaking Consumer News in the OPC Connection May 2026 Alert! Electric Rates Going Up June 1 As alarmingly high Pepco rates continue to be the talk of the town

Check out this report on the practices and costs of third-party energy suppliers:

D.C. Third-Party Power Customers Paid 70 Percent More Than Pepco Rates, Costing Households Millions Low-income customers faced higher losses, while commercial users saved about $193 million, Department of Energy and Environment data shows.

OPC fighting for DC residents and ratepayers.

PEPCO REFUNDS? Advocates want credits issued while rates are reviewed A growing fight over Pepco electric bills is escalating after consumer advocates called on regulators to roll back recent rate increases and issue refunds or bi

OPC fighting unlawful Pepco rates and seeking relief for DC residents.

Consumer group says regulators should roll back Pepco rates, issue refunds - WTOP News A Pepco rate hike in D.C. remains in effect despite a court ruling that voided the approval process.

OPC Disappointed After Latest PSC Decision on Pepco Rates. See https://conta.cc/4wlnva2

OPC sends condolences to the family of Ms. Romaine Thomas, who passed away on Monday. She was a key OPC advisor on senior matters. Ms. Thomas comments on page 42 of "Currents of Change," the OPC history book. https://opc-dc.gov/opc-history-book/

Empowering the Next Generation of Environmental Advocates https://washingtoninformer.com/dc-utility-consumers-earth-day/

Empowering the Next Generation of Environmental Advocates The Office of the People's Counsel in DC empowers youth to shape the future of energy through education and advocacy.

OPC staffers were in the mix as the Winter Policy Summit of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners convened in DC for an exchange of information & best practices. OPC Director of Litigation Laurence Daniels discussed the critical issues of utility consumer advocacy and affordability.

🥶The impact of the winter's brutal snow and cold snap is palpable in the District. On February 11 during our electrification expert coaching series with Go Electric DMV, we will discuss:

💰 How to lower those electric bills
🏡 Enhance your home's safety
🔆 Take advantage of solar programs and upgrades
..and MORE.

This session is geared towards hashtag residents, but all are welcome.
Register for free: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/deEEA5j0Qm2iFD5aZvPsBA

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