The rate case was filed as a “historic test year case,” a new requirement under the Maryland General Assembly’s energy policy overhaul of 2026. The PSC says a decision on BGE’s application is expected in January 2027, and until then, electric rates will remain the same for BGE customers. In BGE’s most recent electric distribution rate case, the PSC approved a Return on Equity of 9.5%, lower than the company’s requested 10.4%. The rate case does not include a utility bill increase for gas customers. The Maryland PSC case, docketed as Case No.