Maryland PSC orders utilities to meet state energy efficiency standards

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The Maryland Public Service Commission on Wednesday set out far-ranging mandates for electricity companies to help meet a state goal of reducing energy consumption per person by 15 percent by 2015.

The order will require utilities including Baltimore Gas and Electric to establish programs making it easier for consumers to obtain energy efficient appliances and conduct energy audits of their homes.

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