A power outage is affecting part of Dewey Beach as a weekend nor'easter continues to bring strong winds, rain and coastal flooding concerns to Delaware.
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1,371 Delmarva Power customers were without power Thursday morning after overhead electric distribution equipment failed due to corrosion associated with the salt-air environment.
Less than two weeks after dozens of Delawareans expressed frustration over a potential power bill increase, they may be in for even more sticker shock.
Delmarva Power’s proposed $67.8 million rate increase draws concerns from Delawareans as the utility says higher rates are needed to maintain the electric grid and cover rising costs.
A thunderstorm warning is in effect for Sussex County until 9:45 p.m. as power outages are reported across parts of southern Delaware.
Dozens of Delawareans made their cases Wednesday night for why a $67.8 million rate increase should be rejected by the Delaware Public Service Commission.
Twenty-seven Delmarva Power employees from Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore are heading to Illinois to help restore power after severe thunderstorms left 257,000 customers without electricity.
A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for southeastern Sussex County until 7:45 p.m. Monday as power outages are reported across parts of southern Delaware.
More than 1,100 Delmarva Power customers near the Vineyards community in Lewes are without electricity Monday night. Utility crews are working to restore power, with service expected to be restored by 1 a.m. Tuesday.
As a deadline nears, Governor Matt Meyer is once again calling on the Delaware Public Service Commission to keep Delmarva Power's rates as they are. The commission is reviewing the latest request for a rate increase.