Posts Tagged ‘Delmarva Power’
Delmarva Power Announces “The Exelon Promise” Initiative Amid Rising Energy Costs
As higher energy supply prices continue to impact customers, Delmarva Power today announced a new customer-focused initiative from its parent company, Exelon, called The Exelon Promise. The strategy aims to provide immediate bill relief, strengthen customer protections amid growing electricity demand, and pursue long-term reforms to address the underlying drivers of rising costs. Energy supply…
Read MoreDelmarva Power Continues to Restore Service to Customers Impacted by Winter Storm Hernando
UPDATED – 02/27/26 – Delmarva Power continues to work to repair damage and restore power after last Sunday’s storm that brought blizzard conditions and strong winds to Delmarva. Officials say nearly 66,000 customers lost power because of the storm – the most severely impacted in Sussex County, Delaware and the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland. And…
Read MoreDowned Wires, Power Outages and Snow Greet Delmarva Monday Morning
The snow is still falling and plows are out throughout Delmarva working to clear it from the roads. Sussex and Kent Counties are in a Level 3 driving ban. That means that only persons designated as first responders, first informers, and essential personnel, including a “public utility”, operators of snow removal equipment employed or contracted…
Read MoreDelmarva Power Holds Energy Assistance Event
Delmarva Power hosted a sign-up event late yesterday where customers learned about utility assistance programs that can help them save energy and money. The Talk of Delmarva’s Joe Ciccanti has more… More information can be found at Delmarva Power’s website: Delmarva.com. Also, Customers can visit delmarva.com/ReliefDE for the latest information. For Maryland customers,…
Read MoreDelmarva Power to Hold Energy Assistance Event on Wednesday in Georgetown
On Wednesday, Delmarva Power will hold a sign-up event where customers can learn about utility assistance programs that can help them save energy and money. Customers will be able to get support with payment arrangements and other programs. You’ll also be able to learn about no-cost energy efficiency programs, get tips to lower energy bills…
Read MoreWINTER STORM: Delmarva Power Update
With winter weather expected to bring snow and freezing rain across central Maryland and Delaware beginning late Saturday, Jan. 24, and continuing through Monday, Jan. 26, Delmarva Power is taking steps to ensure customers have the support they need before, during, and after the storm. Delmarva Power is mobilizing for this winter storm and has…
Read MoreDelmarva 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…
Read MoreDelmarva, 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’s monthly bill by about $11.33, or 13%. Chesapeake is seeking a…
Read MoreUPDATED: National Weather Service Confirms an EF-1 Tornado Occurred Friday Night between Dorchester County & Bethel, DE
UPDATED – 05/18/25 – 5pm –Â The National Weather Service has confirmed that an E-F 1 tornado that began in eastern Dorchester County before crossing into Sussex County. Officials say the tornado formed at 6:52 Friday evening two miles south southeast of Rhodesdale, Maryland and ended at 7:06pm one mile south of Bethel. Estimated peak winds…
Read MoreDelmarva Power Reminds Delaware Customers to Take Action to Secure Energy Assistance
Delmarva Power is reminding customers to take advantage of Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding for the winter heating period, which runs through March 31st. Customers are advised to act now to seek out assistance, as LIHEAP is a first come, first serve program and is only available until funding runs out. Grants are…
Read MoreDelmarva Power Extends Enhanced Support Measures to Help Customers Manage Winter Energy Bills
Delmarva Power is extending its enhanced support measures through March. The support measures include flexible payment arrangements, budget billing, high usage alerts, and energy efficiency initiatives. These programs will help residential and commercial customers manage their winter energy bills and provide relief from high costs due to extreme cold, increased usage, and the overall cost…
Read MoreUtility and Road Crews Battle Downed Trees & Wires as Winds Howl Across Delmarva
Utility companies have been on the job throughout Sunday as damaging winds have knocked out power to residents across Delmarva. Delaware Electric Cooperative has worked to restore over 4500 homes without power in central and southern Delaware on Sunday due to broken poles, downed trees and wires. Co-op officials warn that if you do lose…
Read MoreUPDATED: High Electric Bills was the Topic of a Delaware Senate Committee Discussion Friday
A discussion on high electric bills received by many Delawareans was held Friday morning by the Senate Environment, Energy and Transportation Committee in Dover. Delmarva Power officials were also on hand to answer questions, but repeated that high usage was the main driver in the cost increases along with a rate increase that went into…
Read MoreDelmarva Power Expanding Support Measures to Help Customers Manage Winter Energy Bills
Delmarva Power has announced enhanced support measures for residential and commercial customers to manage their winter energy bills – and provide relief from high costs due to extreme cold, increased usage and the overall cost of energy. Delmarva Power is introducing new bill assistance and payment flexibility options to better support customers – effective immediately.…
Read MoreCrash Near Milton Brings Down Wires; DSP Looking for Driver
Part of Harbeson Road near Milton was closed while crews from Delmarva Power repair downed power lines south of Shingle Point Road. Delaware State Police say a Toyota Camry was southbound on Harbeson Road around 2:30 Sunday morning when for unknown reasons left the roadway and went into a ditch – and struck a mailbox,…
Read MoreDelmarva Power Providing Assistance to Georgia Power after Hurricane Helene
Crews and support personnel from Delmarva Power arrived in Georgia on Thursday to assist Georgia Power with expected impacts from Hurricane Helene as the storm moves through the south. Delmarva Power is sending 32 lineworkers and additional personnel from fleet, safety and supervision. Crews from sister Exelon utilities Pepco and BGE are also in Georgia…
Read MoreDelmarva Power Advocates for Continued Energy Assistance Funding
Delmarva Power employees were on Capitol Hill this week to meet with representatives and advocate for policies that protect funding for LIHEAP and support vulnerable households in Delaware and Maryland. Customers are reminded to act now to secure support. More than 22,000 customers were connected to approximately $35 million in energy assistance, including more than…
Read MoreReport Shows Increase in Delmarva Power Phone Scams
Delmarva Power has seen an increase in scams targeting customers since October and is urging customers to be on the lookout for imposters using energy-related scams to steal money – especially over the phone. In 2023, Delmarva Power, and its sister utilities Atlantic City Electric and Pepco, recorded the following impact from phone scams: Additional Information…
Read MorePhone Scams Impersonating Delmarva Power
There have been reports of scammers spoofing Delmarva Power’s phone number, according to the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office. The caller threatens to disconnect electricity unless immediate payment is made. Delmarva Power does not demand instant payment over the phone. Hang up immediately if you receive such a call. Do not share personal or financial information.…
Read MoreUPDATE: Power Outages in the Area
UPDATED 1-10-24 11 a.m.–As of about 11:00 a.m., Delmarva Power reports that service has been restored for approximately 48,000 customers following last night’s storm. Crews are working around the clock until all customers have electric service. Due to the extensive impact of this storm, ETRs are currently suspended and will be updated as crews assess…
Read MoreReports of Attempted Scams During Holiday Season
With International Fraud Awareness Week this week–November 12th -18th, Delmarva Power reminds customers to be vigilant and on the lookout, especially during the last part of the year, for imposters using energy-related scams to steal money and personal information. Scams occur throughout the year, but Delmarva Power generally sees an increase in attempted scam reports during…
Read MoreDelmarva Power Lowering DE Natural Gas Costs
Delmarva Power is lowering gas costs by 18% for customers! This lower rate has been approved by the Delaware Public Service Commission and will go into effect in November. This is a result of natural gas price decreases. Monthly bills could decrease about $16.30 for a residential customer using an average of 56 CCF per…
Read MoreUPDATED: Early Morning Crash in Bethany Beach Damages Utility Pole
A crash just after 4 Sunday morning left a utility pole down near Route 1 and Jefferson Bridge Road and some Bethany Beach area residents without power. Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire personnel found a Jeep Wrangler with wires and the pole down on the vehicle – and one person trapped inside the vehicle. Delmarva Power…
Read MoreDelmarva Power Seeking Increase in Electric Distribution Rates in Delaware
Delmarva Power has filed an application with the Delaware Public Service Commission to increase its electric distribution rates by $72.3-million. This increase will become effective on a temporary basis on July 15th of 2023 – subject to refund, pending a final decision by the P-S-C. State officials say this comes on the heels of a…
Read MoreSchool Bus Breaks Utility Pole – Wires Down; No Injuries
Indian River emergency personnel were called for a school bus crash just before 3 Friday afternoon on Oak Orchard Road. Officials say the bus, which had about 25 children on board, backed into a utility pole – breaking it in two with wires coming down across Oak Orchard Road – there were no injuries. School…
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