As the moratorium on utility service terminations for low-income customers came to an end, Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) vowed that its customers can expect additional assistance from the utility to keep their service on. The Maryland Public Service Commission’s winter service protection was lifted on March 31, BGE said it will continue to work with customers after the deadline “We know the end of the moratorium might cause more concern for our customers already in a difficult situation,” says Frank O. Heintz, president of BGE. “We want these customers to know we will remain flexible in helping them find the best solution for their circumstances.” Customers having trouble handling their winter utility bill should call BGE at 410-685-0123.
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PG&E Begins Layoffs, Warns of Gas Shortage
After suspending payment of its fourth quarter dividend of 30cents/share and requesting emergency assistance from the state forbuying natural gas on Wednesday, Pacific Gas & Electric Co.said Thursday it will immediately lay off 325 employees and cutcustomer services to save $180 million. The utility unit ofPG&E Corp. plans to cut another 675 jobs if its cash situationdoes not improve over the next few months, Pacific Gas and ElectricPresident Gordon Smith said in a memo sent to employees onThursday.
House Eliminates LIHEAP Funding
The House Appropriations Committee Tuesday eliminated fiscalyear 1999 funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program(LIHEAP). Last month, the House Appropriations subcommittee onLabor, Health and Human Services and Education zeroed out fundingfor LIHEAP despite the Clinton administration’s request for morethan $1 billion in fiscal year 1999 funding. Tuesday’s actionclears the bill for consideration by the entire House ofRepresentatives.