December 10th, 2024 by WCBC Radio

The Maryland Public Service Commission will hold a public comment hearing on the request by Columbia Gas of Maryland to increase rates by $8.7 million. Columbia Gas of Maryland, a subsidiary of NiSource, Inc., provides gas service to approximately 34,000 customers in Allegany, Garrett and Washington counties. Under the proposed rates, the total monthly bill for an average residential customer would increase by nearly 15%.  The hearing will take place Thursday, December 19 at the Fairfield Inn & Suites on Wineow Street in Cumberland, beginning at 7pm.