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Nearly a quarter of all DC residents are behind on their bills to Pepco, according to mandated reporting from the utility. While disconnection notices have fallen since July, debt to Pepco remains steady for most residents, showcasing the rising instability of utility costs.
September 25, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Nearly a quarter of all DC residents are behind on their bills to Pepco, according to mandated reporting from the utility. While disconnection notices have fallen since July, debt to Pepco remains steady for most residents, showcasing the rising instability of utility costs.
July’s heatwave and increased energy prices saw Pepco’s revenue jump over $20 million in a single month. With this increased burden on customers, disconnection notices increased by around 6,000, which is a 47.6% increase compared to June.
August 27, 2025 at 1:42 PM
July’s heatwave and increased energy prices saw Pepco’s revenue jump over $20 million in a single month. With this increased burden on customers, disconnection notices increased by around 6,000, which is a 47.6% increase compared to June.
On Friday, both the PSC and Pepco filed standard briefs defending the electric rate hike that kicked in starting January 2025. These briefs are in response to the Office of the People’s Counsel’s appeal that the approved rate hike was unreasonable and unjust.
July 28, 2025 at 4:24 PM
On Friday, both the PSC and Pepco filed standard briefs defending the electric rate hike that kicked in starting January 2025. These briefs are in response to the Office of the People’s Counsel’s appeal that the approved rate hike was unreasonable and unjust.
During DC’s hot humid heat dome, Pepco sent out over 13,000 disconnection notices to residents behind on their bills. After sky-rocketing energy prices and increased delivery charges, thousands of residents are being punished for the crime of being poor.
July 22, 2025 at 4:25 PM
During DC’s hot humid heat dome, Pepco sent out over 13,000 disconnection notices to residents behind on their bills. After sky-rocketing energy prices and increased delivery charges, thousands of residents are being punished for the crime of being poor.
Join us on Wednesday, June 4th at 6:30pm to talk to neighbors in Ward 1 about public power. Training and materials will be provided—wear comfortable shoes for walking and bring friends!
May 30, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Join us on Wednesday, June 4th at 6:30pm to talk to neighbors in Ward 1 about public power. Training and materials will be provided—wear comfortable shoes for walking and bring friends!
