Delmarva Power reports that rising natural gas costs for the 2025–2026 season could result in higher bills for some Delaware customers. To help manage higher costs, Delmarva Power is offering several assistance options.
DELAWARE- Governor Matt Meyer has signed a series of energy-related bills into law.
The debate over rising energy costs continues, as Delaware lawmakers push forward with efforts to rein in utility expenses. Three bills aimed at limiting rate hikes and increasing transparency cleared a key committee Wednesday, but Delmarva Power argues the measures could hurt infrastructure improvements.
A group of Democratic lawmakers has introduced three bills aimed at increasing oversight of public utility companies in Delaware, citing concerns over rising energy costs.
A new bill would provide direct financial assistance to moderate-income households to help pay utility costs. Republican lawmakers, however, argue that the bill is a political maneuver that repackages their own proposal.
Delaware lawmakers are set to address rising utility costs as the Senate Environment, Energy, and Transportation Committee holds a hearing on Feb. 14. While Delmarva Power cites increased energy use due to a cold winter, some legislators and customers call for greater transparency and potential regulatory measures.
DELAWARE - According to the Delaware Electric Cooperative (DEC), the prolonged period of low temperatures this January has resulted in increas…
Delaware Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons, as well as congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester, are celebrated a collective $1.3 million going to nine rural Delaware energy cost-reducing projects. They say is this is part of the Rural Energy for America Program and the Inflation Reduction Act.