Potomac Edison, a FirstEnergy subsidiary, launched a new residential time‑of‑use rate program on April 20 2026. The program covers roughly 285,000 Maryland customers and 155,000 West Virginia customers, offering lower rates during off‑peak periods—morning, late evening, and weekends—and higher rates during weekday peak periods.
Participation requires a meter that records on‑peak and off‑peak usage, and there is no upfront cost for enrolling customers. The new rate takes effect with the next billing cycle after enrollment, allowing customers to shift usage to lower‑demand times and potentially lower their bills.
The program is part of FirstEnergy’s broader grid‑modernization strategy, including the Energize365 capital‑investment plan that aims to upgrade transmission and distribution assets across the PJM region. The Maryland Public Service Commission approved the residential time‑of‑use tariff in January 2026, and the program aligns with FirstEnergy’s focus on improving reliability and managing peak load.
By encouraging load shifting, the new rate is expected to reduce peak demand on the grid, which can defer costly infrastructure upgrades and enhance overall system reliability. The program also reflects a broader industry trend toward dynamic pricing to manage grid load and promote customer behavior changes.
Potomac Edison’s launch of the time‑of‑use rate demonstrates the company’s commitment to modernizing its service offerings and supporting the reliability goals of the PJM interconnection. The program’s implementation is a regulatory action that could influence customer usage patterns and grid operations in the region.
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