June 12, 2010 BG&E Submits an Amended Smart Grid Proposal to Maryland PSCBaltimore Gas & Electric has resubmitted its Smart Grid metering proposal that was rejected three wee... more   June 14, 2010 Echelon and Convergys Want to Host Yours "Energy Happy Hours" Here is a story about two companies that are not well known to U.S. utilities -- but should be. They are i... more   June 14, 2010 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SMART GRID Every Smart Grid component —transformer, meter, air conditioner, power plant, electric car, solar panel, etc. —has a location on ... more   June 14, 2010 CREATING GREEN JOBS There are two states in the US where you can’t find self-service filling stations: New Jersey and Oregon. I can’t speak for Oregon because I’v... more		Q: What is the Local Utility's role? A: The local utility will still deliver the electricity to your home, organization or business, even if another company supplies it. This delivery service is still regulated by the Maryland Public Service Commission. And, because competition only affects the supply of electricity and not the delivery, all distribution lines will continue to be maintained by your local utility (Allegheny, BGE, Connective...). So you will still call the local utility to handle emergencies and to restore power during outages.