Prolonged cold weather across Delmarva is increasing energy demand, prompting electric companies to urge residents to conserve power and prepare their homes to reduce strain on the grid and higher bills.
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Prolonged cold weather across Delmarva is increasing energy demand, prompting electric companies to urge residents to conserve power and prepare their homes to reduce strain on the grid and higher bills.
A Republican state senator has introduced updated legislation that would direct a portion of revenue from a regional climate program back to Delaware electric customers through bill rebates.
Milford’s electric system saw a surge in demand after a frigid January, and so did the city’s electric bills.
In Milford, the "Power Saver Hours" are set from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.. DEC's similar "Beat the Peak" initiative is set to go from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Effective in February, customers will observe an increase of $0.00686 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) to $0.02124 per kWh for energy usage in 2024.