I just got the good news from Baltimore Gas and electric. The electric rate is only going up 65%.

Verbatim from a flyer included in my electric bill:

Electric Rate Update.

Electricity bills will increase in June, but less than expected. Current estimates of the Maryland Public Service Commission indicate that electricity bills for residential customers will rise by an approximate additional 50 percent starting in June. When combined with the 15 percent rate increase last July 1st, residential customers will be paying less for electricity than previously projected, and customers' rates will continue to be amongst the lowest utilities in the region.

The rate now is $ .1056 so it will only go to $ .1584. Man are we lucky