PSC accepts SMECO tariff change lowering WSSC monthly demand charge

The Public Service Commission accepted revised tariff pages filed by Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) on Dec. 20, 2024, that update the standard-offer service monthly demand charge for the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC). Staff recommended the effective date of Jan. 20, 2025, and said that under the proposed rates WSSC would pay $4,147 less per month per meter than under current rates.

Alessandra Lee presented the staff recommendation and Mark McDougall, counsel for SMECO, said the cooperative had no additional comments. The commission voted to accept the revised tariff pages as filed, with the effective date noted by staff. No intervenor opposition appeared on the record at the meeting.

Staff asked that the revised tariff pages be accepted for filing with the stated effective date; the commission approved the acceptance on a unanimous voice vote and adjourned the meeting.