Delaware will direct $6.5 million toward utility relief for residents behind on their energy bills. 

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.