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.
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Gov. Matt Meyer announced on Tuesday that four community solar projects in Sussex and New Castle counties have been accepted into the state's JobsFirst Permitting Accelerator.
Gov. Matt Meyer is calling for immediate action on rising electricity costs in Delaware by urging regulators, lawmakers and utilities to prioritize affordability for ratepayers during the final weeks of the legislative session.
DELAWARE- Governor Matt Meyer has signed a series of energy-related bills into law.
The settlement does not resolve an ongoing debate over rate design, which remains under review in a separate Public Service Commission proceeding.
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.
Delaware Democrats claim Delmarva Power's proposed increase—if approved—would raise ratepayers' bills by 23% while boosting the company’s shareholder returns by 10%.