Delmarva Power Adds to Assistance Fund as Winter Energy Costs Rise
Increased winter home energy costs are putting pressure on families across Delaware and Maryland. As a result, Delmarva Power has announced that an additional $500,000 will be added to the existing Customer Relief Fund supporting residents in both states. Customers in Delaware with gas or electric service can receive up to $300 and customers with both gas and electric service will now be eligible for up to $500 in relief. Additional details regarding eligibility criteria and how to apply will be provided in the coming weeks. Customers can visit delmarva.com/ReliefDE for the latest information. Grants for customers in Maryland have also been increased from $300 to $500 per eligible customer. Additional information about how to apply for these funds can be found at delmarva.com/ReliefMD. Previous recipients will automatically receive the difference between their original $300 grant and the new $500 maximum, credited directly to their account.
Senior Communications Specialist for Delmarva Power, Mary Oakey tells the Talk of Delmarva…
Additional Information from Delmarva Power:
Additional $500,000 contribution boosts total assistance to $6.5 million while updated eligibility requirements ensure more customers can access this critical support.
  Delmarva Power today announced the expansion of the Delmarva Power Customer Relief Fund in collaboration with local nonprofit partners. An additional $500,000 will be added to the existing fund supporting customers across Delaware and Maryland. The additional contribution comes from Delmarva Power’s parent company Exelon and brings Delmarva Power’s direct customer assistance efforts to address energy affordability to $6.5 million in the past year.
“Rising costs are putting real pressure on families across Delaware, and reliable energy is something no household should be without. Community organizations are often the very first place people seek comfort, guidance, and support when they’re struggling,” said United Way of Delaware CEO Michelle Taylor. “This funding will help us continue serving residents, supporting those in need, and strengthening the community during periods of heightened need. We’re honored to team up with Delmarva Power on this important initiative.”Â
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For Customers in Delaware
Customers with gas or electric service can receive up to $300 and customers with both gas and electric service will now be eligible for up to $500 in relief.
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Additional details regarding eligibility criteria and how to apply will be provided in the coming weeks. Customers can visit delmarva.com/ReliefDE for the latest information.
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For Customers in Maryland
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In Maryland, funding is still available through Delmarva Power’s partnership with the following agencies: Harford Community Action Center, Salvation Army, Shore UP! and the United Way of Delaware. Grants for customers in Maryland have also been increased from $300 to $500 per eligible customer.
Additional information about how to apply for these funds can be found at delmarva.com/ReliefMD.
The expanded Delmarva Power Customer Relief Fund complements the company’s existing year-round efforts to support customers and communities, including customer bill assistance programs, energy efficiency initiatives, and tools that help customers manage energy use and costs.
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