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Maryland Office of People's Counsel

@OpcMd

State agency that represents the interests of residential households that use electricity, gas, landline telephone and private water. Email us: [email protected]

 Maryland, USA
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Joined January 2017
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OPC has a new Instagram page. Follow us at @mdofficeofpeoplescounsel and check out our page at: instagram.com/mdofficeofpeop…
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Existen restricciones por condiciones meteorológicas invernales respecto a la interrupción del suministro de gas y electricidad, vigentes del 1 de noviembre al 31 de marzo de cada año. Para obtener más información, visite opc.maryland.gov/Consumer-Le…
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There are winter weather restrictions on gas and electric service terminations November 1st - March 31st of each year. For more information visit, opc.maryland.gov/Consumer-Le…
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¿Necesita ayuda con sus facturas de servicios públicos? Solicite asistencia energética a través de la Oficina de Programas de Energía para el Hogar (OHEP, por sus siglas en inglés). Para obtener más información sobre cómo realizar la solicitud, visite opc.maryland.gov/Get-Help/Fi…
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¿Necesita ayuda con sus facturas de servicios públicos? Solicite asistencia energética a través de la Oficina de Programas de Energía para el Hogar (OHEP, por sus siglas en inglés). Para obtener más información sobre cómo realizar la solicitud, visite opc.maryland.gov/Get-Help/Fi…
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Need help with your utility bills? Apply for energy assistance from the Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP). For more information on how to apply visit opc.maryland.gov/Get-Help/Fi…
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Need help with your utility bills? Apply for energy assistance from the Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP). For more information on how to apply visit opc.maryland.gov/Get-Help/Fi…
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¿Necesita más fondos para evitar una crisis de calefacción este invierno? ¿Ya ha solicitado ayuda para los costos de energía a través del Programa de Energía para el Hogar (OHEP, por sus siglas en inglés)? Si respondió «SÍ» a ambas preguntas, vuelva a dirigirse al OHEP para solicitar la subvención de asistencia para situaciones de crisis.
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Need more funding to stop a heating crisis this winter? Have you already applied for energy assistance from the OHEP of Home Energy Programs (OHEP)? If you answered “YES” to those two questions, go back to OHEP to apply for the crisis assistance grant.
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Webinar: The safety impacts of gas pipeline spending When: Thursday, November 12th at 3pm Maryland People’s Counsel David Lapp is speaking as a special guest in a live webinar hosted by Maryland PIRG and the Future of Heat Initiative. He will be joined by Delegate Dylan Behler to discuss new national research and its implications for Maryland’s STRIDE policy. RSVP link: pirg.org/maryland/events/web…
Webinar: The safety impacts of gas pipeline spending

Webinar: The safety impacts of gas pipeline spending

Maryland PIRG and Future of Heat Initiative will discuss new national research with special guests People's Counsel David Lapp and Delegate Dylan Behler.

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Join us November 4th at 12PM. Sign up: opc.maryland.gov/Consumer-We…
Many people aren't aware of where responsibility lies when it comes to utility services. Join us for an informative session where we’ll break down: • Who’s responsible if a power surge damages your appliances • When and why utilities can (or can’t) be shut off during extreme cold • Whether utility workers are allowed to enter your property without permission • Who is responsible for clearing trees or debris from power lines ...and more essential insights into how utilities operate and who is responsible for what? Join us November 4th at 12PM. Sign up: https://opc.maryland.gov/ Consumer-Webinar-Sign-up

ALT Many people aren't aware of where responsibility lies when it comes to utility services. Join us for an informative session where we’ll break down: • Who’s responsible if a power surge damages your appliances • When and why utilities can (or can’t) be shut off during extreme cold • Whether utility workers are allowed to enter your property without permission • Who is responsible for clearing trees or debris from power lines ...and more essential insights into how utilities operate and who is responsible for what? Join us November 4th at 12PM. Sign up: https://opc.maryland.gov/ Consumer-Webinar-Sign-up

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The Office of People’s Counsel (OPC) will be closed on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for Election Day.

ALT The Office of People’s Counsel (OPC) will be closed on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for Election Day.

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November is Adopt-a-Turkey month, and a great time to adopt a new energy habit. Remember to unplug idle gear, lower the temperature, and switch to LED lights. For more energy-saving tips, visit our website: opc.maryland.gov/Consumer-Le…
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Noviembre es el mes de “adopta un pavo” y una excelente oportunidad para adoptar un nuevo hábito energético. Recuerda desenchufar los equipos que no estés usando, bajar la temperatura y cambiar a iluminación LED. Para más consejos: opc.maryland.gov/Consumer-Le…
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November is Adopt-a-Turkey month, and a great time to adopt a new energy habit. Remember to unplug idle gear, lower the temperature, and switch to LED lights. For more energy-saving tips, visit our website: opc.maryland.gov/Consumer-Le…
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OPC recommends more than $36 million in civil penalties against unlicensed rideshare business Empower. Read OPC's press release: content.govdelivery.com/acco…
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Get ready for fall with these money-saving home tips. For more tips on weatherization, visit opc.maryland.gov/Consumer-Le…
Daylight Saving Time ends November 1. Move your clocks back one hour and change or check batteries on smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector; flip your mattress; change your furnace filter; change ceiling fan spin to clockwise; clean out dryer vent; check water heater for leakage; have chimney inspected; clean gutters after leaves fall; seal air leaks in windows and doors.

ALT Daylight Saving Time ends November 1. Move your clocks back one hour and change or check batteries on smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector; flip your mattress; change your furnace filter; change ceiling fan spin to clockwise; clean out dryer vent; check water heater for leakage; have chimney inspected; clean gutters after leaves fall; seal air leaks in windows and doors.

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Prepárate para el otoño con estos consejos para ahorrar dinero en el hogar. Para más consejos sobre cómo acondicionar tu casa para el clima, visita opc.maryland.gov/Consumer-Le…
El horario de verano finaliza el 1 de noviembre. Atrasa los relojes una hora y cambia o revisa las baterías de la alarma de humo y del detector de monóxido de carbono; voltea el colchón; cambia el filtro de la calefacción; ajusta el ventilador de techo para que gire en el sentido de las agujas del reloj; limpia el conducto de ventilación de la secadora; revisa si el calentador de agua tiene fugas; haz inspeccionar la chimenea; limpia los canalones después de que caigan las hojas; y sella las filtraciones de aire en ventanas y puertas.

ALT El horario de verano finaliza el 1 de noviembre. Atrasa los relojes una hora y cambia o revisa las baterías de la alarma de humo y del detector de monóxido de carbono; voltea el colchón; cambia el filtro de la calefacción; ajusta el ventilador de techo para que gire en el sentido de las agujas del reloj; limpia el conducto de ventilación de la secadora; revisa si el calentador de agua tiene fugas; haz inspeccionar la chimenea; limpia los canalones después de que caigan las hojas; y sella las filtraciones de aire en ventanas y puertas.

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Get ready for fall with these money-saving home tips. For more tips on weatherization, visit opc.maryland.gov/Consumer-Le…
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