Montgomery Community Media

Montgomery County Council President Roger Berliner met with the media on Oct. 22 where he discussed and answered questions about several issues, including the recent Office of Legislative Oversight (OLO) report about schools funding and Utility 2.0. Take a look.

Montgomery County Council President Roger Berliner discusses a Pepco billing issue, that he describes as “serious” at his October 8 press conference.

Montgomery County Council President Roger Berliner began his weekly press conference on Oct. 8 with a shout out to the Washington Nationals. Berliner then quickly moved on to what he describes as a “defining issue” for the Council: Clarksburg development and the impact on Ten Mile Creek. Berliner said the Council must decide if it […]

One of the top issues on the mind of Montgomery County Council President Roger Berliner at his Oct. 8 press conference was Pepco. Berliner said he recently learned that at least one Montgomery County resident was over billed as a result of an estimation process by Pepco. It happened after some old meters were swapped […]

At his October 1st press conference, Montgomery County Council President Roger Berliner said he hopes the Pepco contract negotiations do not lead to the need for replacement officials. Take a look.

During his October 1st press conference Council President Roger Berliner discussed “Utility 2.0” and his efforts to make Montgomery County a “pilot” for what a public utility should look like in the 21 century. Berliner explains the steps being taken to create momentum for a very reliable more decentralized electrical grid.

Grid Resiliency Task Force Report considers the impact of potential infrastructure investments. Governor Martin O’Malley today released findings and recommendations to improve the resiliency of Maryland’s electric distribution system. The report, “Weathering the Storm: Report of the Grid Resiliency Taskforce,” contains 11 recommendations, including a four-step implementation plan that would accelerate investment designed to strengthen […]

Montgomery County Council President Roger Berliner met with the media at 10 a.m. on Sept. 24 for his weekly press conference. He discussed the recent meeting with the county, WSSC and Pepco about the derecho storm that came close to leaving the County without water.

UPDATED 9/18 at 2 p.m. The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Montgomery County. Winds of up to 60 miles per hour are possible with this dangerous line of storms. Outdoor activities should be postponed until the severe weather passes. A tornado watch remains in effect until 7 p.m. for Montgomery […]

Montgomery County filed  comments with the Public Service Commission regarding Pepco’s performance following the derecho storm of June 29th.  Council President Roger Berliner explains the county’s concerns in this report. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.