Maryland regulators not enforcing gas pipeline rules from 2025, consumer advocate says

Maryland’s utility regulators are failing to enforce a 2025 state law that was supposed to save consumers money by setting new restrictions on gas pipeline replacement, according to a court appeal filed last week by the Maryland Office of People’s Counsel.

By: Christine Condon

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: July 15, 2026

Words: 1,315

Last Updated: 5 days, 19 hours ago

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Maryland’s utility regulators are failing to enforce a 2025 state law that set new restrictions on gas pipeline replacement, according to a court appeal filed last week by the Maryland Office of People’s Counsel.

The law came amid concerns from consumer advocacy groups that gas utilities have been overspending on pipeline replacements because they recoup the cost from customers — along with a guaranteed profit. The change required that utility companies prove that pipeline replacements …

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