The hearings are being held from 4 to 8 November 2013, at various locations across Baltimore, Maryland, US.
Written comments by the individuals, who cannot attend the hearing can also be submitted by 22 November 2013, referring the appropriate case number, either Case No. 9326 or Case No. 9331, to Maryland Public Service Commission executive secretary, David Collins.
BGE has requested increase of the average residential electric bill by $3.90 a month and the average residential gas bill by $1.96 in October 2013, which marks the third hike rate request by the company in four years, Citizens Planning and Housing Association reports.