Montgomery County lawmakers consider phasing out, reducing energy tax

Published May 5, 2012 4:00am ET



A Montgomery County energy tax increase set to expire in June will likely be revived in the coming fiscal year, though lawmakers are exploring options for reducing the burden slightly.

The average Montgomery County resident pays $246 in annual energy taxes, and come June 30, that amount is scheduled to drop to $92 if lawmakers don’t touch it.

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