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Jul 31, 2023

‘Devastating:’ D.C. Region Tackles Cleanup From Damaging Summer Storm

The D.C. region continues to grapple with road closures and power outages after a severe thunderstorm Saturday.

Nov 27, 2022

Power Restored, Plane Removed From Power Lines After Crash Causes Outages Across Montgomery County

Roughly 120,000 customers across the region lost power Sunday night as crews worked to rescue two people in the plane.

Mar 23, 2022

Pepco ‘Systematically Mishandling’ Solar Projects, Says D.C. Attorney General

Pepco is shortchanging thousands of solar customers, according to AG Karl Racine’s office, undermining D.C.’s climate goals.

Mar 19, 2019

Power Outages In Ivy City Are Leaving Restaurant Owners Frustrated

The neighborhood has suffered three outages lasting several hours each in the past three months.

Jul 22, 2016

The Heat Dome Is Coming For Us

Meteorologists say the next few days could be the hottest stretch since 2012, with temperatures approaching 100 and a heat index as high as 110 degrees.

Jul 20, 2016

Last Night’s Storm Takes Down Trees, Floods The Nationals Stadium

Pepco received about 15,000 reports of power outages.

Jun 30, 2016

Pepco Moves To Increase Rates By 5.25 Percent In D.C.

If approved, Pepco estimates that residential customers would see an increase of $4.36 a month.

Jun 22, 2016

Pepco Gets Ready For More Severe Storms To Hit The Region

They have extra employees ready and backup from Exelon.

Apr 19, 2016

Pepco Requests 10 Percent Rate Increase in Maryland

“They put a couple of pennies in front of us, but meanwhile they’re reaching deep into our pockets,” says Ward 3 Councilmember Mary Cheh.

Apr 18, 2016

Your Pepco Bill Will Be $54.59 Less Next Month

Ratepayers in D.C. will get a credit as part of the merger agreement with Exelon.

 
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