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Power Bills Are Bankrupting DC Residents—but There's a Path to Affordability for All | Common Dreams Public ownership of power has worked for decades in thousands of towns and cities and is being actively pursued in the District and other communities across the country.

Activists in Washington, D.C. with @wepowerdc.bsky.social are standing up to demand public power. For affordability, for climate, and for democracy. We can't afford to wait: we need public power now.

Why your D.C. utility bills are higher (again) Blame gas and electric hikes, falling temps and the data center boom.

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August Pepco Numbers: Utility debt remains steady throughout summer — We Power DC Pepco brought in close to $49 million in revenue from DC residents alone, not including business and commercial customers. While the utility boosted its revenue compared to last year, it also kept ove...

Meanwhile, Pepco continues to try to justify its unnecessary rate increase in the DC Court of Appeals, arguing it needs more of DC’s money to operate while spending wildly and inappropriately.

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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.

July Pepco Numbers: Disconnection notices spike alongside Pepco’s revenue — We Power DC In July, Pepco’s revenue jumped over $20 million. Meanwhile, disconnection notices spiked, and residents still struggled with chronic utility debt.

Pepco’s obsession with profit is making utility bills unaffordable - and when people can’t afford power, they can’t afford to live practically, comfortably, or with dignity. Our system needs momentus reform.

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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.

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Our utilities should benefit the community first, not shareholders thousands of miles away.

Our utilities should benefit the community first, not shareholders thousands of miles away.

Pepco Raked in $108 million Thanks To Recent Rate Increases. Another Bump Could Kick in Next Year, But It’s Being Challenged in Court. As D.C. endures extreme heat and rising electricity bills, the Office of People’s Counsel has accused Pepco of misspending $94 million

As D.C. residents face extreme heat and rising electricity bills, Pepco is accused of misspending nearly $100M from its 2022-23 rate hikes. Another increase is set for Jan. 2026.

Pepco Raked in $108 million Thanks To Recent Rate Increases. Another Bump Could Kick in Next Year, But It’s Being Challenged in Court. As D.C. endures extreme heat and rising electricity bills, the Office of People’s Counsel has accused Pepco of misspending $94 million

Washington City Paper @wcp.bsky.social is investigating Pepco’s most recent $123 million rate hike and their dubious use of customer money. Read the full story (and the callout from We Power DC!) on the WCP website.

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Pepco Raked in $108 million Thanks To Recent Rate Increases. Another Bump Could Kick in Next Year, But It’s Being Challenged in Court. As D.C. endures extreme heat and rising electricity bills, the Office of People’s Counsel has accused Pepco of misspending $94 million

Washington City Paper @wcp.bsky.social is investigating Pepco’s most recent $123 million rate hike and their dubious use of customer money. Read the full story (and the callout from We Power DC!) on the WCP website.

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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.

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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!

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.

Shutoffs and disconnection notices are a health risk (especially during extreme weather events), as they pressure people to choose between energy and other essentials like groceries.

We need a utility that works for the public, not the shareholders!

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.

More than half (56%) of DC’s low-income residents are in debt to Pepco, per mandatory reporting to the PSC.

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We deserve a utility owned by the public, not one by hedge funds and billionaires.

A poster for We Power DC's canvass kick-off June 4 at 6:30 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!

Consumer Watchdog Accuses Regional Grid Operator of Overcharging Marylanders for Power - Inside Climate News PJM’s energy market and grid rules face legal challenges from the state consumer advocate, which says the grid operator unfairly charges local customers for out-of-state power needs and for bloated ca...

Just like Pepco here in DC, PJM vastly overcharges Maryland residents for basic power.

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2 workers killed after being electrocuted at Maryland church: Officials Two workers were killed after being electrocuted at a construction site in Camp Springs, Maryland, Tuesday morning, according to authorities.

This is such a terrible tragedy. Our thoughts are with the victims' loved ones.
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The Principal Skinner meme from the Simpsons, but as Pepco, saying that customers are in fact too greedy and not their inordinate energy costs on DC residents

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Pepco’s revenue has increased by almost $28 million compared to this time last year — We Power DC Required to file mandatory reports to the PSC on a monthly basis, Pepco reported its revenue from residential customers in the first three months of this year came to a little over $119.4 million ....

As DC residents' cost of power continues to soar, Pepco's revenue has increased by almost $28 million compared to last year. This is over a 30% increase in residential revenue in just Q1 of 2025.

Pepco is squeezing DC residents for all they have. www.wepowerdc.org/latest-news/...

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