The Administrative Meeting held by the Public Service Commission of Maryland on May 7, 2025, focused on the status of Charity Plus Power Inc., an electric supplier licensed in Maryland since November 2018. Milan Teclimikayo, representing the Maryland Office of People's Council (OPC), presented the office's position regarding the company's license.

Teclimikayo opposed the staff's recommendation to cancel Charity Plus Power's electric supplier or broker license. Instead, the OPC suggested that the company should be required to either file a replacement bond or formally request the cancellation of its broker license after fulfilling all outstanding obligations. The OPC emphasized the importance of ensuring that Charity Plus Power demonstrates it has no outstanding liabilities to the state of Maryland or former residential customers before the commission allows the company to relinquish its license.

The discussion highlighted that Charity Plus Power has been unresponsive to inquiries regarding its operations in Maryland, including whether it has served residential customers in the past three years. The OPC argued that the company's lack of communication sets a concerning precedent for other suppliers wishing to exit the Maryland market without proper scrutiny.

Commissioners noted the significance of the situation, particularly in light of recent legislative changes under SB 1, which have altered how the commission evaluates license relinquishment requests. The OPC reiterated that if Charity Plus Power wishes to maintain its license or fails to request cancellation, it should be mandated to file a replacement bond.

The meeting concluded with a recognition of the challenges faced in contacting the company, as it operates out of California and has not responded adequately to communications from the OPC. The commission is expected to deliberate further on the matter, ensuring that all regulatory requirements are met before any decision on the company's license is finalized.