Delmarva Power Customer Relief Fund – 2026

Fund provides a one-time grant to qualifying residential customers who have a past due balance.

Delaware residential customers may qualify for grant assistance through the Delmarva Power Customer Relief Fund. Established in 2025 by the Delaware Legislature, House Subsitute 1 to House Bill 50 as a needs based program, the fund seeks to support limited to moderate income customers.

Energize Delaware manages the fund and administers the grants.

Qualifying Requirements –

• Active limited or moderate-income Delmarva Power residential electric and/or gas customer
• Limited income households
  • Household income that currently qualifies for LIHEAP
• Moderate income households
  • Household income above LIHEAP qualification up to 350 percent of federal poverty level and
  • Carry a balance of at least $250
• All customers must complete their Energize Delaware Home Energy Checkup and Counseling (HEC2) 

Interested customers are encouraged to contact Energize Delaware with questions and to apply. In-person application assistance is provided by Delmarva Power in New Castle and Sussex Counties.

• In-person Application Assistance Events >> 4PM – 7PM
  • July 29 – Rosehill Community Center, 19 Lambson Lane, New Castle, DE 19720
  • July 30 – Frankford Public Library, 8 Main Street, Frankford, DE 19945
  • August 6 – Life in the Word Christian Ministries, 1500 Beaver Brook Plaza, New Castle, DE 19720

Energize Delaware | 302-883-3048 | energizedelaware.org

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