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PUBLIC COMMENT SESSION in the matter of Delmarva Power Application to Increase Base Rates | September 23, 2026 – Docket No. 25-1555

Date Posted: Thursday, September 17th, 2026

The Delaware Public Service Commission will hold a hybrid Public Comment Session regarding Delmarva Power & Light Company’s application for an increase in electric base rates and proposed changes to its electric tariff. Case documents are public and can be accessed via the DelaFile tab on the Public Service Commission website.

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Delaware Advances Community Solar Projects to Support Energy Affordability

Date Posted: Wednesday, September 9th, 2026

Four new community solar projects are moving forward in Delaware, supporting efforts to expand clean energy, strengthen the electric grid, and improve energy affordability for Delaware households. The solar projects in Seaford, Townsend, and Clayton were accepted into Delaware’s JobsFirst Permitting Accelerator Program and are expected to generate more than 16 megawatts of solar energy […]

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Notice of Public Comment Session – 8/19

Date Posted: Thursday, July 30th, 2026

The Delaware Public Service Commission will conduct a hybrid format public comment session concering the application to increase rates submitted by Delmarva Power & Light on 12/9/2025.

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Not All Utility Disruptions Are Created Equal. Dial Before You Dig.

Date Posted: Thursday, July 23rd, 2026

In 2025, the Delaware Public Service Commission processed over $1M in civil and commercial pentalities as a consequence of cut or damaged gas, electricity, and water lines located underground. Most accidents can be avoided when you ‘dial before you dig’. Compliance with the laws governing excavation is easy with Delmarva811. The law requires utility companies […]

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Share Your Opinion – $67.8M Delmarva Power Proposed Rate Increase | Public Comment Session | Aug. 19

Date Posted: Thursday, July 16th, 2026

Delmarva Rate Case – 2026 | Docket # 25-1555 The Rate Increase Application submitted to the Delaware Public Service Commission (PSC) by Delmarva Power & Light on December 9, 2025, proposes a cost increase of $67.8M. The interim rate increase in this ongoing rate case took affect July 9, 2026. The PSC will host a […]

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Delmarva Power Customer Relief Fund – 2026

Date Posted: Thursday, July 16th, 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 […]

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2026 Delmarva Power Interim Rate Increase Implementation

Date Posted: Friday, July 10th, 2026

The implementation of a Delmarva Power interim electric rate increase took effect on July 9, 2026. The temporary increase will remain in place while the Public Service Commission hears the matter of the pending application for a $67.8 million permanent rate increase. View the Delmarva Pending Application for an Increase in Electric Base Rates – […]

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Joint Agency Comments in Delmarva’s Large Load Docket

Date Posted: Thursday, April 9th, 2026

Delaware Public Service Commission Staff has joined DNREC and the Division of the the Public Advocate to submit joint comments on Delmarva’s proposed large load tariff, raising serious concerns about risks to Delaware customers. With support from independent experts, we are urging a more deliberate approach to ensure these complex issues are handled correctly and […]

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Delaware PSC and DPA Help Customers Understand Their Delmarva Electric Bills

Date Posted: Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025

Ever wonder where your money goes on your electric bill? The Delaware Public Service Commission and Public Advocate are making it easier for customers to understand how electricity gets to their homes and what each part of their bill covers. Every monthly bill is made up of three main pieces: Supply, Transmission, and Distribution, and […]

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Winter Energy Savings and Conservation Tips brought to you by the Delaware Public Service Commission

Date Posted: Tuesday, October 28th, 2025

As temperatures drop, keeping your home warm and energy bills manageable becomes a top priority. The Delaware Public Service Commission is here to help you stay comfortable and save money this winter. Explore simple, practical ways to reduce energy use, improve efficiency, and make the most of every dollar—because small changes can make a big […]

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