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If you've fallen behind, energy assistance programs are available to help manage your Washington Gas bill.
LIHEAP A federal program that provides grants to help families afford their gas bills. LIHEAP | |
Washington, DC | Cell 1
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Maryland | Cell 1
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Virginia | Cell 1
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LIHEAP A federal program that provides grants to help families afford their gas bills. WAFF (Washington Area Fuel Fund) | |
Washington, DC Washington, DC | Cell 1 Application period is January 1 – May 31. |
All customers must reapply every year for continued assistance.
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BEFORE THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF MARYLAND
WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY’S APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY TO INCREASE RATES AND CHARGES FOR NATURAL GAS SERVICES
CASE NO. 9849
NOTICE OF PREHEARING CONFERENCE
On December 29, 2025, Washington Gas Light Company filed an application for authority to increase its existing rates and charges and to revise the terms and conditions applicable to gas service in its Maryland service territory.
Washington Gas proposes an increase in its annual base rate revenues by $82.5 million, with an incremental increase of $67.1 million after the inclusion of the Company’s STRIDE revenue requirements. Washington Gas’ proposed rate design would result in an average residential customer experiencing an approximate 5.3% increase in their total bill.
A prehearing conference in this matter is set for Tuesday, January 27, 2026 beginning at 10:00 a.m., in the Frank O. Heintz Hearing Room, William Donald Schaefer Tower, 6 St. Paul Street, 16th Floor, Baltimore, Maryland 21202. The purpose of the hearing is to set a procedural schedule for this proceeding, consider any petitions to intervene that have been filed, and consider any other preliminary matters requested by the parties. Petitions to intervene shall be e-filed by Friday, January 23, 2026 with Andrew S. Johnston, Executive Secretary, Maryland Public Service Commission, William Donald Schaefer Tower, 6 St. Paul Street, 16th Floor, Baltimore, Maryland 21202. Details of the “E-file” system can be found on the
Commission’s website, www.psc.state.md.us.
A Message to our Maryland Customers
NOTICE
Purchased Gas Charge Public Hearing
In the Matter of the Continuing Investigation of the Purchased Gas Adjustment Charges of Washington Gas Light Company
Before the Public Service Commission of Maryland Case No. 9509(t).
Public Utility Law Judge’s Notice of Hearing
The Maryland Public Service Commission holds a public hearing annually to review changes in natural gas charges that may reflect increases or decreases in the cost of natural gas, along with any supplier refunds.These costs, which appear on the bill, are passed to customers who buy natural gas from Washington Gas. The Company does not profit on the retail sale of natural gas to its customers.
The hearing will be HELD on February 5, 2026at 10:00 a.m. in the Commission’s 19th floor hearing room, William Donald Schaefer Tower, 6 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, Maryland. The hearing will be LIVE STREAMED to the PULJ Division’s YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2X6wLiP
The public is invited. Reasonable accommodations will be made at Public Service Commission proceedings for qualified persons with disabilities, if requested five (5) days in advance of the proceeding. Call the Commission at 410-767-8000 or 1-800492-0474 or access the prior numbers through the Maryland Relay Service at 1-800-735-2258.
