Utility Surcharges

Telephone and electric companies providing services in Maryland pay surcharges that are distributed to various funds. Surcharges from telephone companies are deposited into the 911 Emergency Telephone System and the Telephone Access of Maryland Funds. Surcharges and fees from electric companies are distributed between the Environmental Trust Fund and the Universal Trust Fund.

For more information about these funds, contact the following representatives:

911 Telephone System Trust Fund
Gordon Deans - 410-585-3015
Emergency Number Systems Board Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services

Environmental Surcharge
Sherry Edwards - 410-767-8090
Maryland Public Service Commission

Universal Service Fee
David Valcarenghi - 410-767-8015
Maryland Public Service Commission