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OPC Attorneys Discuss the Rising Cost of Utility Rates
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OPC Attorneys Discuss the Rising Cost of Utility Rates

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The DC Public Service Commission has issued an order indicating that it will hold a one-day evidentiary hearing in WGL’s $257 million rate increase request
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The DC Public Service Commission has issued an order indicating that it will hold a one-day evidentiary hearing in WGL’s $257 million rate increase request

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OPC Alerts DC Residents to Upcoming SignificantElectricity Bill Increase Due to UnprecedentedWholesale Market Prices
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OPC Alerts DC Residents to Upcoming SignificantElectricity Bill Increase Due to UnprecedentedWholesale Market Prices

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OPC Applauds $2.1 Million AltaGas Penalty for Broken Promises in Washington Gas Merger
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OPC Applauds $2.1 Million AltaGas Penalty for Broken Promises in Washington Gas Merger

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DC High School Students! Don’t miss the OPC Youth Environmental Justice and Advocacy Workshop.
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DC High School Students! Don’t miss the OPC Youth Environmental Justice and Advocacy Workshop.

Protect your Community, Fight for your health, Save our world. How-to workshops, network with peers, earn school credits.

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DC OPC Clean Energy Forum September 25, focusing on clean energy options and program funding available to consumers.
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DC OPC Clean Energy Forum September 25, focusing on clean energy options and program funding available to consumers.

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OPC Seeks A Vendor To Facilitate Our Strategic Staff Retreat!

2025 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OPC2A

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OPC Would Like For You To Attend Our “Youth Advocacy Workshop!”

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OPC Would Like For You To Attend Our “Youth Advocacy Workshop!”
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OPC Would Like For You To Attend Our “Youth Advocacy Workshop!”

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OPC Scores Huge Win for Consumers & the City as PSC Orders Investigation of Washington Gas Leaks Amid Growing Safety, Cost & Environmental Concerns

Press Release WGL Leak Investigation Ordered

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