The Gas Division

The Gas Division regulates the delivery of retail natural gas services in the state of Maryland, focusing on retail natural gas competition policy and implementation of customer choice. The Gas Division engages in the following activities:

  • Participates as a party in contested cases before the Commission to ensure that safe, reliable, and affordable gas service is provided throughout the State
  • Contributes to formal cases by providing testimony on rate of return, capital structure, rate design, and cost of service
  • Provides recommendations on low-income consumer issues, consumer protections, consumer education, codes of conduct, mergers, and debt and equity issuances
  • Conducts research and analysis on the procurement of natural gas for distribution to retail customers