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Delmarva Power & Light Public Comment Session Scheduled

Date Posted: Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025

The Delaware Public Service Commission seeks customer feedback regarding a natural gas rate increase application filed by Delmarva Power & Light Company. On September 20, 2024 Delmarva applied for a natural gas increase in annual operating revenues of $42,000,000. Delmarva’s proposed increase in base rates includes $6,400,000 of revenues currently recovered through its Distribution System […]

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GOVERNOR MEYER ANNOUNCES $6.5 MILLION CREDIT PROGRAM FOR DELAWAREANS STRUGGLING WITH UTILITY BILLS 

Date Posted: Wednesday, June 18th, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Wednesday, June 18, 2025 Media Contact: Mila Myles, mila.myles@delaware.gov WILMINGTON – Today, Governor Matt Meyer announces an agreement with Delmarva Power to cover the energy bills of struggling Delaware families: “Today, the State of Delaware is proud to announce a meaningful step forward for Delaware families. Through a renewed partnership between the Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility (SEU) […]

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Veolia Public Comment Session Scheduled

Date Posted: Tuesday, May 27th, 2025

The Delaware Public Service Commission seeks customer feedback regarding a rate increase application filed by Veolia Water, Delaware, Inc. (“Veolia”). On January 15, 2025, Veolia applied for a $15,917,913 or 44.51% proposed increase in base rates. The company cites increased investment in its facilities as the primary driver for the requested increase, specifically to address […]

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Understanding Your Electric Supplier Options

Date Posted: Tuesday, May 13th, 2025

If you’re a Delmarva Power customer, you may have received a flyer in the mail, a telephone call, or a visit at your door offering to help you save on your electric bill. These solicitations are often associated with an electric supplier—also known as third-party supplier representatives. In 1999, Delaware established electric choice, which means […]

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Delmarva Power High Bill Complaints

Date Posted: Tuesday, February 4th, 2025

The PSC commission staff has responded to dozens of high bill complaints from Delmarva Power customers in January. The primary driver for the high bills are the colder weather this January compared to last January. Delmarva Power redesigned their bill to increase transparency by showing various components of a customer’s bill in a graphical format.  […]

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Customer Feedback: How You Can Get Involved

Date Posted: Monday, February 3rd, 2025

The Public Service Commission values utility customer feedback and participation in our proceedings, and we try to be as transparent as possible.  Here are ways you can be heard by the Public Service Commission:

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Veolia Water, Delaware Rate Increase Request

Date Posted: Thursday, January 16th, 2025

On January 15, 2025, Veolia Water Delaware submitted a rate increase request for $15.9 millon dollars. Veolia cites increased costs in facilities related to mitigating forever chemicals in the company’s water suppler. Customers can review the application and learn additional details by searching for PSC docket number 25-0037 on the commission’s electronic filing system, DelaFile […]

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NRG Indian River Reliability Must Run Tariff Expiration

Date Posted: Tuesday, December 24th, 2024

On December 23rd, PJM filed a termination notice at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) ending the reliability must run (RMR) tariff with NRG for operations at NRG’s Indian River coal plant. NRG has 65 days to wind down operations at the plant. PJM entered into the RMR agreement with NRG until additional transmission capacity […]

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Drinking Water Week 2024

Date Posted: Tuesday, May 7th, 2024

The Delaware Public Service Commission joins communities across North America in celebrating Drinking Water Week, an annual observance led by the American Water Works Association. Taking place May 5- 11 this year, Drinking Water Week serves to highlight the importance of safe drinking water and recognize the tireless efforts of local water professionals who ensure […]

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Delmarva Power Gas Cost Rate Public Hearing

Date Posted: Thursday, April 11th, 2024

On April 18, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. EST, a public hearing will be held at the Commission to finalize the interim rates.

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