As gas and electric utility rates rose, former DC Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie maintained close ties to Pepco and Washington Gas, receiving campaign donations and holding frequent meetings at the sam...

McDuffie spent his time surrounded by utility lobbyists and doing the bidding of Pepco and Washington Gas while ignoring the real concerns of DC residents.

With affordability on the minds of just about every candidate running for office in D.C., contenders are scrambling to offer solutions, including the mayor’s race.

The Public Service Commission needs stronger supervision from the D.C. Council.