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Press Release: OPC Files Reply Supporting Pepco Rate Reversal and Customer Credits Following Court Decision

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Press Release: OPC Calls on Commission to Establish a Special Monitor To Oversee Washington Gas Light’s Leak and Maintenance Practices

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OPC Warns PSC Decision on WGL Spending Raises Accountability Concerns: https://conta.cc/4ljcv84 #OPCadvocates #OPCprotects #OPCeducates

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