Higher water rates were announced this year for customers of Artesian, Veolia and Wilmington, and so a rate reduction from another utility is pleasant news for Delawareans. Starting in November, Delmarva Power is lowering the gas cost rate by 18 percent. It said that itâs its second decrease this year. Based on this adjusted rate, a residential gas customer, using …
Public advocate slams Delmarva Power’s rate hike request
Delaware’s public advocate is speaking out against Delmarva Power’s plan to increase its electric distribution rates by $72.3 million. âAs customers are struggling to pay bills, Delmarva Power is seeking one of the largest electric distribution rate increases we have ever seen,â said Public Advocate Andrew Slater. âSimply put, reliability is extremely important but so, too, is affordability. The role of …
Energy bills about council, net metering head to House floor
Energy bills pertaining to the Governorâs Energy Advisory Council and how much those who own solar panels can claim back on month power bills were both released by the House Natural Resources Committee Thursday. Rep. Rich Collins, R-Millsboro, wasnât happy with either. Senate Bill 310: Governorâs Energy Advisory Council Sponsored by Sen. Stephanie Hansen, D-Newark, SB 310 updates the Governorâs …
Natural gas prices likely to cause higher heating bills this winter
Natural gas prices are expected to cause higher heating bills this winter. (Doris Morgan at Unsplash) With overnight temperatures dipping into the 40s, youâll likely soon be reaching for the thermostat to turn on the heat (if you havenât already). Just in time for the cooler weather, Delaware’s public advocate is warning the 43% of Delawareans who rely on natural …
Help after Ida: Delaware power crews to be in Louisiana Wednesday
More than 100 Delmarva Power employees and contractors have been sent to Louisiana to help restore power. More than 100 Delmarva Power employees and contractors have been sent to Louisiana to help restore electricity for customers impacted by Hurricane Ida. âEnergy companies from across the country have supported our responses to major storms here, and we are glad to …