Posts Tagged ‘Chesapeake Utilities’
Delmarva, Chesapeake Seek Natural Gas Rate Hikes; PSC to Review Filings
Delmarva Power and Chesapeake Utilities have filed applications with the Delaware Public Service Commission seeking to raise natural gas supply rates beginning November 1st, 2025. Delmarva is requesting a 43% increase in its gas cost rate, which it estimates would raise a typical customer鈥檚 monthly bill by about $11.33, or 13%. Chesapeake is seeking a…
Read MoreNatural Gas Costs Rising, But There Are Ways To Save
It could be a long, expensive fall and winter for the estimated 43-percent of Delaware households who heat with natural gas. Prices have spiked in the past six months, but are up more than 30-percent since the end of August. Increased demand in the US and a continuing energy crisis in Europe are the main…
Read MoreNatural Gas Line For Somerset Co. Wins Approval
The Maryland Board of Public Works has granted final approval for a tidal wetlands license that would bring natural gas to Somerset County, a utility service local elected officials have been seeking to bring to area for years. “We are pleased with the unanimous decision by the Maryland Board of Public Works to grant the…
Read MoreRehoboth Firefighters Hose Down Ruptured Gas Line
A gas leak drew a response Thursday from the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company.Thursday at about 12:30, a two-inch natural gas line was cut accidently by construction workers in the Marsh Island community off Camp Arrowhead Road.Firefighters sprayed to disperse the gas until the underground shutoff was located.Chesapeake Utilities and Delaware Electric Cooperative also responded.
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