Posts Tagged ‘public service commission’
Delmarva Power Customers Raise Concerns Over Surge in Electric Bills
On January 1st Delmarva Power customers may have seen about a nine percent increase on their total bill as compared to their December 2024 bill. Spokesman for Delmarva Power Zach Chizar tells the Talk of Delmarva that in addition to the extreme cold temperatures Delmarva recently experienced, other factors are contributing to the higher prices…
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 MoreMaryland regulators hold virtual evidentiary hearing on offshore wind project
Skipjack Offshore Energy LLC’s offshore wind project goes before Maryland regulators today during a virtual ‘evidentiary hearing.’ The Maryland Public Service Commission will examine the project’s compliance with conditions that were approved in 2017. Critics say the proposed tall turbines would disturb beach and ocean views and could cause other problems. The hearing can be…
Read MoreDelmarva Power customers in Delaware pay 19% extra on electric bills for renewable energy
Delmarva Power customers in Delaware have been paying 19% more on their electric bills due to legislation that was passed in 2010 that mandated utility companies purchase a greater percentage of their power from renewable sources such as wind and solar. Over the course of the span of the utility contracts since the law was…
Read MoreDelmarva Power DE Customers to see Rate Reduction
Customers of Delmarva Power will see a reduction in their rates. This comes after a settlement Wednesday between the Delaware Public Service Commission and Division of the Public Advocate and Delmarva Power. The electric utility initially requested a rate increase that included $31-million in distribution costs that would be passed on to customers. A petition…
Read MoreDE’s Public Service Commission granted more authority
Yesterday the Delaware General Assembly approving changes to public utilities in the state. While electric companies must obtain a certificate to operate in Delaware as a new electric transmission utility, other utilities providing water, wastewater, or other services are not required to obtain a similar certificate. The new bill also allows the Public Service Commission…
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