Moore pushed for change at Maryland Public Service Commission, citing high electric bills

By: Christine Condon

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: January 26, 2026

Words: 1,492

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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The recent leadership shake-up at Maryland’s Public Service Commission came as Gov. Wes Moore (D) was seeking a fresh direction for the board, which regulates gas and electric utilities in the state.

The governor announced earlier this month that he had selected Kumar Barve, a longtime state delegate who has served on the Commission since 2023, after a resignation from Chair Fred Hoover, a former director of the Maryland Energy Administration and assistant people’s …

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