PEPCO, or the Potomac Electric Power Company, is a utility company that provides electricity to customers in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and parts of Maryland. Established in 1896, it is a subsidiary of Exelon Corporation and serves over 800,000 residential and commercial customers. The company is responsible for the generation, transmission, and distribution of electric power. PEPCO focuses on delivering reliable service while also investing in infrastructure improvements and renewable energy initiatives to support sustainability and reduce environmental impact.