Riderwood Residents Remain Unaffected by Maryland’s Rising Electric Bills
By Kelly Shue
THE ERICKSON TRIBUNE
Recent news regarding the impending 72 percent increase in electricity bills* for customers supplied by Baltimore Gas and Electric and 38 percent for Pepco customers finds many people scrambling to budget for this unexpected change.
Combating this uncertainty, Riderwood provides a comprehensive monthly service package which remains constant throughout the hot summer months and long, cold winters.
Difficult Position
According to a recent article published in The Baltimore Sun, electricity bills will increase by an expected $743 a year for the average Baltimore Gas and Electric residential customer. The increase is slated to go into effect in July when the legislated rate caps expire.
Speaking to The Baltimore Sun, Peggy Vick, the director of volunteers and family services at the Salvation Army in Baltimore, is quoted as saying, “People are going to be in crisis. They're not going to be able to sustain their households. There are a lot of people in our society who have to choose between having electricity or food or getting their prescriptions filled—what we consider the basics in life.”
Protecting Your Interests
Luckily, no one living at Riderwood will have to make such an important and difficult choice. “We continue to share the good news with everyone interested in moving to Riderwood,” says Retirement Counselor Sally Sager.
“You can rest assured knowing that regardless of the predicted changes in electricity prices, your monthly service package will remain unaffected. As a result, you can plan your budget with confidence and peace of mind.”
In addition to heat and electricity, the Riderwood monthly service package includes home and seasonal maintenance such as air conditioning inspections and furnace conditioning. All major repairs, 24-hour security, one meal a day, and cable television are also included.