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County Executive Andrew Spano of Westchester County, NY, vowed Thursday to use every “administrative, political and legal weapon” at his disposal to block construction of the embattled Millennium Pipeline project through the city of Mount Vernon.

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.

Atlanta Gas Light Services has vowed to fight a decision by aGeorgia Public Service Commission hearing officer that wouldprohibit the company from using the name of its utility affiliate,Atlanta Gas Light. The marketing affiliate filed an appeal June 26,contending the initial decision, if upheld, would “reducecompetition in direct violation of the statutory purposes of the[Georgia] Natural Gas Act” when the deregulated market opens thisfall.