Make a Public Comment

Proceedings before the Commission often require input from the community in the form of written public comments or public comment hearings. The public can offer comments on open, docketed cases in various ways:

• Submit Written Comments Electronically

If you are unable to attend a hearing, you may comment in writing. You may upload your written comments into our Public Comments electronic filing system, found here. After completing a quick, one-time registration, comments and photos may be submitted (by case number) in PDF format ONLY.

OR

• Submit Written Comments by Mail

Address your comments to:
Jamie Bergin, Chief Clerk
Maryland Public Service Commission
6 Saint Paul Street, 16th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21202-6806

Please be sure to include the related case number with all comments. A copy of the written comments are recorded and maintained in the case correspondence file. Public comments that were submitted after May 16, 2019–whether filed electronically, mailed in or handed in at a hearing–are archived in the Public Comments electronic filing system and can be searched by clicking here.

• Speak at a Public Comment Hearing

Public comment hearings are typically held in the various geographical areas served by the utility or applicant involved in a proceeding (some are still being held virtually). Hearings most often are for utility rate cases or applications to construct generating facilities or transmission lines (known as a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity, or CPCN, proceeding).

Individuals who wish to comment at a virtual public hearing may sign up to speak by sending an email to the email address listed in the hearing notice and, in most cases, will have about three to five minutes, at the discretion of the presiding officer, to make their comments. Because these hearings involve an ongoing legal proceeding, the Commission cannot discuss the merits of or possible decisions in a particular case. Hearings will conclude after the last speaker is heard.

Please note that members of the media may be present during these hearings, and as such, comments made by speakers may be broadcast or printed by news outlets. Virtual hearings are also livestreamed on the Commission’s YouTube channel. (In-person public comment hearings held outside of the Commission’s offices are typically not streamed on the Commission’s website or YouTube channel.)

Upcoming Public Comment Hearings:

Case No. 9716–Chaberton Solar Bonneville’s CPCN application for a 5.0 MW solar facility in Harford County
Public comment hearing: Monday, July 29, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Jarrettsville Branch of the Harford County Public Library, 3722 Norrisville Road in Jarrettsville
Deadline to send in written comments: August 9, 2024

Case No. 9729–Maryland Water Service’s rate increase application
Public comment hearing: Monday, August 5, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Ramada by Wyndham Edgewood Hotel & Conference Center, 1700 Van Bibber Road in Edgewood
Deadline to send in written comments: August 9, 2024

Case No. 9714–Chaberton Solar Snow, LLC’s CPCN application for a 4 MW solar facility in Worcester County
Public comment hearing: Monday, August 19, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Worcester County Library-Snow Hill Branch, Snow Hill Meeting Room, 307 N. Washington Street in Snow Hill
Deadline to send in written comments: August 23, 2024

Case No. 9730–Bear Branch Solar, LLC’s CPCN application for a 4.0 MW solar facility in Carroll County
Virtual public hearing: Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
To sign up to speak at the hearing and get the link to join, please send an email to psc.pulj@gmail.com by noon on August 19

Case No. 9731–Dry Ridge Solar 1, LLC’s CPCN application for a 5.0 MW solar facility in Allegany County
Virtual public hearing: Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
To sign up to speak at the hearing and get the link to join, please send an email to psc.pulj@gmail.com by noon on August 20

Case No. 9733–Chaberton Solar Ramiere, LLC’s CPCN application for a 3.0 MW solar facility in Montgomery County
Virtual public hearing: Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
To sign up to speak at the hearing and get the link to join, please send an email to psc.pulj@gmail.com by noon on August 21

Public Conference 59 (PC 59)–Limited Income Mechanisms for Utility Customers
Public hearing: Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at the conclusion of the Commission’s Administrative Meeting
To participate in the hearing, send an email to Commission Advisor David Chy at david.chy@maryland.gov by August 19, 2024

Case No. 9717–Chaberton Solar Wild Turkey, LLC’s CPCN application for a 5 MW solar facility in Frederick County
Public hearing: Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Gurdian Hose Company (Meeting Room), 21 North Church Street in Thurmont
A virtual option is available for this hearing. Please send an email to psc.pulj@gmail.com by 12 noon on August 28, 2024 and a link will be provided.
Deadline to send in written comments: September 6, 2024

Public Conference 61 (PC 61)–Senate Bill 1 Co-Location Study
Technical Conference: Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 10 a.m.
To participate in the conference, send an email to Senior Commission Advisor Benjamin Baker at benjamin.baker@maryland.gov by August 1, 2024

Case No. 9736–Spring Valley Solar I, LLC’s CPCN application for a 2.25 MW solar facility in Carroll County
Virtual public hearing: Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
To sign up to speak at the hearing and get the link to join, please send an email to psc.pulj@gmail.com by noon on September 24, 2024

Case No. 9726–Chaberton Solar Sugarloaf I, LLC’s CPCN application for a 4 MW solar facility in Montgomery County
Public hearing: Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Upper Montgomery County Volunteer Fire Department, 19801 Beallsville Road in Beallsville
Deadline to send in written comments: October 9, 2024

Some public comment hearings are still being held virtually. Participation details and instructions will be found in the hearing notice.

Cases/proceedings open for WRITTEN comments:

Case No. 9722–Chesapeake Utilities, Sandpiper Energy and Elkton Gas rate increase application
Deadline to send in written comments: August 12, 2024

Case lists:
Energy Generation and Siting (CPCN) Cases
Utility Rate Cases